Former Governor’s Aide Arrested in Federal Corruption Probe
The FBI has arrested Linda Sun, a former top aide to Governors Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul, along with her husband Chris Hu, on charges that include pandemic-era fraud, foreign influence, and bribery, according to court filings from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn.
🦠 Their Alleged Scheme
Prosecutors say the couple steered over $44 million in PPE contracts during the 2020 COVID crisis to companies linked to them—receiving millions in kickbacks.
Sun is charged with acting as an undocumented agent for the Chinese government, manipulating state procurement and messaging to favor Chinese interests.
Allegedly, she falsified government documents to claim endorsements from Chinese authorities, benefiting companies tied to her husband and her cousin.
– Honest-services wire fraud
– Bribery and conspiracy
– Tax evasion (against Hu)
– Acting as an unregistered foreign agent under FARA.
The couple is alleged to have used these illicit profits to fund a multi-million-dollar lifestyle, including luxury homes and vehicles.
🗓️ Legal Proceedings & Public Response
Sun and Hu have pleaded not guilty and are free on bond while awaiting a trial set for November 2025.
Sun’s defense lawyer characterized the latest charges as “feverish accusations unmoored from facts”.
FBI Director Kash Patel labeled the scheme as corruption that endangered lives and emphasized that the FBI will not tolerate officials who “sell out their country”.
✅ Why This Matters
This case merges two major federal priorities: cracking down on pandemic fraud and investigating potential covert foreign influence within U.S. government.
It raises urgent questions about accountability, transparency, and the integrity of public procurement during national emergencies.
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