A former senior government officer is accused of stealing money from the government by lying about his academic credentials and military experience, according to a federal complaint.

During the investigation, FBI agents found more than 300 gold bars estimated to be worth more than $40 million and other valuables at the defendant's Virginia residence, according to the affidavit.

The former government officer, David Rush, has been charged with theft of public money, according to a complaint filed in the Eastern District of Virginia.

The affidavit describes him as a "former Senior Executive Service level employee at a United States Government agency" with top secret-level clearance.…