A former top aide to New York’s Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul is accused of secretly spying for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) while collecting millions in kickbacks and enjoying a lavish lifestyle, federal prosecutors say.
Linda Sun, 41, who also served under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, allegedly used her high-ranking state positions to advance Beijing’s interests and influence both governors to act favorably toward China, according to The Daily Mail.
Prosecutors allege that despite earning an official government salary of $145,000, Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, 42, funneled millions they earned from spying for the Chinese Communist Party.