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Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Stashed Gold Bars Admits to Far Larger $145 Million Scam

The New York Times By Devlin Barrett Oct 6, 2026 · 3:16 PM 0 views 0 comments

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A plea hearing revealed a far larger pattern of fraud against the government, while keeping some key secrets still hidden.

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