Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday morning. Sun's husband, Chris Hu, was also arrested. The charges against Sun and Hu stem from their alleged involvement in a Chinese government spy ring.
Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and her husband, Chris Hu, were arrested on Tuesday morning by the FBI. Sun is charged with acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, while Hu is charged with wire fraud and money laundering.
Former Top Aide to Governor Hochul Arrested as Chinese Agent
The arrests are the culmination of a years-long investigation by the FBI into Chinese espionage activities in the United States. According to the indictment, Sun and Hu were part of a Chinese government spy ring that targeted American politicians, businesses, and universities.
Sun, who served as a deputy secretary for economic development in Hochul's administration, allegedly used her position to gather information on behalf of the Chinese government. She is also accused of providing the Chinese government with access to sensitive state documents.
Hu, who worked as a businessman in New York City, is accused of laundering money for the Chinese government and using his business contacts to gather information on behalf of the Chinese government.
The arrests of Sun and Hu are a major development in the ongoing investigation into Chinese espionage in the United States. The arrests highlight the threat posed by Chinese espionage to American national security and the need for vigilance in protecting sensitive information.
According to the indictment, Sun and Hu were recruited by the Chinese government in 2011. They were allegedly instructed to provide the Chinese government with information on American politics, businesses, and universities.
Sun and Hu allegedly used a variety of methods to gather information, including attending political events, meeting with business executives, and visiting university campuses. They also allegedly used social media to collect information on American individuals and institutions.
The information that Sun and Hu allegedly provided to the Chinese government was used to advance China's economic and political interests in the United States. The information was also used to target American individuals and institutions for recruitment and influence operations.
The arrests of Sun and Hu are a reminder of the threat posed by Chinese espionage to American national security. The arrests highlight the need for vigilance in protecting sensitive information and the importance of working with allies to combat Chinese espionage.
The United States is committed to working with allies to combat Chinese espionage and protect American national security. The United States will continue to take action to disrupt Chinese espionage activities and to hold accountable those who engage in such activities.
The arrests of Sun and Hu are a major step forward in the fight against Chinese espionage. The arrests send a clear message that the United States will not tolerate Chinese espionage and that those who engage in such activities will be held accountable.
