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“TechCrunch reports a CIA officer pleaded guilty to stealing over one hundred ninety million dollars through a fake program, including gold bars.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
Published 1:10 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by TechCrunch: “CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190 million, including gold bars”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:10 PM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: CIA, S&P.
BBN covered this story before: Ex-CIA Official Pleads Guilty in Gold Bar Case; Judge Blocks Fines (October 7).

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TechCrunchCIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190 million, including gold bars

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTechCrunch reports a CIA officer pleaded guilty to stealing over one hundred ninety million dollars through a fake program, including gold bars.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorGold bars, Hank. Futures are down point four, and the only thing holding value is a crook's garage.

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