Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, was arrested and charged on Tuesday.
Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, was arrested on Tuesday by the FBI and charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government, according to federal prosecutors.Sun, who previously served as the deputy chief of staff for Hochul, was taken into custody along with her husband, Chris Hu, at their multimillion-dollar home on Long Island on Tuesday morning.
The FBI previously confirmed to Newsweek that it 'conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity in Manhasset' during the July search but declined to offer further details.Newsweek reached out to Hochul's office via online form on Tuesday for comment.Sun's career in New York state government spans over 15 years, including roles within former Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration.
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