The Gold Standard of Corruption: A Cautionary Tale for the Bureaucratic Elite The recent news that a former CIA official has reached a tentative plea deal after being accused of theft and fraud is a stark reminder of the rot at the heart of our institutions.
David J. Rush, who was charged with inflating his salary and misusing government resources, had amassed $40 million in gold bars – allegedly for "work related expenses" – which raises more questions than it answers.
The sheer scale of the alleged corruption is breathtaking.