A top counterterrorism official in the Trump administration has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly fleecing her former boyfriend out of tens of thousands of dollars during a brief relationship.
Julia Varvaro, who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, was removed from her post following a complaint from a man identified only as Robert B., according to a DHS statement.
Robert B. claims he spent between $30,000 and $40,000 on lavish vacations and expensive jewelry for Varvaro during their three-month romance, as reported by the Daily Mail. In his complaint, he stated he did not seek a "sugar daddy/prostitution relationship" but believes that is what transpired.
He further alleged that Varvaro told him the jewelry she wore—worth about $40,000—were "trophies from her sugar daddies." Robert B. expressed concern that Varvaro's financial stress could pose a security risk.
DHS is investigating the complaint. TMZ has reached out to Varvaro for comment but has not received a response.