Ex-US Intel Official Found with $40M in Gold, Cash, Watches in Theft Probe

Authorities discovered 300 gold bars valued at $40 million, cash, and 35 luxury watches at the home of a former US intelligence official accused of theft. The scale of assets suggests potential corruption or espionage-related activity, though details of the underlying charges remain unclear. This marks a notable law-enforcement action against a former intelligence figure, raising questions about oversight and motive.