The perplexing case of a CIA officer who duped his fellow spies

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David Rush admitted to pulling off a major scheme. It was likely the largest financial fraud ever committed by a single member of the spy agency, officials said.

Oct. 10, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

By Dan De Luce

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