Former CIA officer accused of stashing 300 gold bars in his house

Published: May 27, 2026 9:47 PM • Updated: May 28, 2026 4:28 AM • Original source

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A former CIA officer is accused of stashing more than 300 gold bars in his house, worth $40 million, as well as lying about his educational background. The man claimed he needed the gold bars for “work-related expenses,” according to court documents and two people familiar with his employment history. NBC News' Julia Ainsley breaks down the details in the exclusive story.