Key facts
- CIA placed several senior officials on administrative leave.
- The action is related to the handling of a high-ranking officer's case.
- The officer was found with $40 million in gold bars at his home.
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has placed several senior officials on administrative leave. This action stems from concerns over their handling of a high-ranking officer who worked on a highly sensitive U.S. government program and was found with approximately $40 million in gold bars stashed at his home. Three individuals familiar with the decisions confirmed these developments.