CIA officer said he was developing hacking tools, but actually stole $190 million in top secret fraud scam

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By Sead FadilpašićOct 8, 2026, 11:15 am124 pts
Former CIA official admitted falsifying credentials, securing a senior role with top-level clearance He allegedly stole nearly $194 million through a fake intelligence program scheme FBI seized gold, cash, luxury assets; he faces up to 20 years in prison A 49-year-old man lied on his resume to get hired by the…

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