| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 7, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 7, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/story/former-cia-officer-pleads-guilty-gold-bars-case-admits-defrauding-government-200m/19916949/ |
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The former CIA officer arrested after authorities discovered roughly [ $40
million worth of gold bars ][11] in his Virginia home pleaded guilty in federal
court on Tuesday to a single count of wire fraud, admitting he defrauded the
U.S. government out of nearly $200 million for his personal benefit....