Bullet points of Former top aide to New York Gov. Hochul charged with acting as foreign agent for China
- Linda Sun, a former aide to Governor Kathy Hochul, has been arrested on charges of being an undisclosed agent for China and the Chinese Communist Party.
- Sun and her husband are accused of money laundering and other illegal activities to buy properties and luxury items.
- Prosecutors claim that Sun influenced New York's political messaging in favor of China, received economic benefits, and acted on behalf of the Chinese government.
- The governor's office, shocked by Sun's actions, promptly ended her employment and cooperated fully with law enforcement.
- The case raises concerns about foreign influence in American politics and the need for transparency in government positions.
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