Former top aide to New York Gov. Hochul charged with acting as foreign agent for China
Linda Sun, who had been New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's deputy chief of staff, is accused of laundering millions of dollars received from China.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/03/hochul-new-york-aide-china-arrested-agent.html
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.