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Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Admits Exposing Source

A former CIA officer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with his exposure of a secret intelligence source to a foreign official. Authorities found more than 600 pounds of gold bars at his home during the investigation.

10/07/2026 · District of Columbia edition

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Why it matters locally: Given Washington D.C.'s role as the nation's capital and the significant presence of federal agencies, this case highlights the critical national security issues that are often addressed within the District.

WASHINGTON – A former Central Intelligence Agency officer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, federal prosecutors announced. He admitted exposing a secret intelligence source to a foreign official. Federal agents arrested the officer after locating more than 600 pounds of gold bars in his home. He entered the plea under an agreement with federal prosecutors.

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