Judge orders detention of ex‑CIA official accused of hiding $40 million in gold

A federal judge has ordered pretrial detention for a former CIA official. The individual is accused of storing $40 million in gold bars at his home. Prosecutors allege the gold was hidden to evade financial oversight. The case involves allegations of illicit wealth accumulation. The judge cited flight‑risk concerns in the detention decision. The former officer has not yet entered a plea. The trial is expected to examine the source of the gold. The outcome could set precedent for handling similar espionage‑related cases.