A CIA officer named David Rush has been arrested in connection with possession of 303 gold bars valued at approximately $40 million, according to court proceedings and law enforcement sources.

In court, Assistant US Attorney Gavin Tisdale described Rush as a "master manipulator" during legal proceedings related to the case. Prosecutors have characterized the incident as what sources describe as the "most significant financial crime in the agency's history."

Rush had previously worked as a firefighter before his CIA career. According to his former firefighter colleagues, Rush had portrayed himself as an accomplished pilot, leading them to view him as an ace aviator. These colleagues have since questioned the veracity of his claims about his flying background.

Former firefighter colleagues have compared Rush's alleged deceptive behavior to the character portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film "Catch Me If You Can," suggesting they now believe he may have fabricated aspects of his background, including his claims about being a skilled pilot.

The case involves substantial financial elements, with the seized gold bars representing a significant monetary value. Court proceedings are ongoing as prosecutors build their case against the CIA officer.