A scandal of epic proportions, Linda Sun faces federal charges for allegedly aligning with China while pulling off an $8 million kickback scheme that reeks of deceit.
At a Glance
- Linda Sun, an ex-aide to Governors Hochul and Cuomo, accused of being a Chinese spy.
- Sun and her husband deny bribery allegations related to an $8M PPE scheme.
- The couple is accused of using their positions to funnel contracts to Chinese entities owned by relatives.
- Trial begins November 3, one day before Cuomo’s mayoral election.
Grave Allegations Against Linda Sun
Linda Sun, once a high-ranking aide, now faces accusations of acting as a Chinese spy. Charged alongside her husband, the duo allegedly orchestrated an $8 million PPE kickback scheme, an operation that might as well be straight out of a political thriller — complete with foreign ties and deceitful financial dealings. Both plead not guilty, even as evidence mounts against them. The scandal poses serious questions about the integrity of those in power.
While Americans were locked down and desperate for PPE, Linda Sun and Chris Hu cashed in – allegedly lining their pockets while serving CCP interests.
This is corruption that endangered lives.
The FBI will not tolerate public officials who sell out their country. pic.twitter.com/U1MlBi5klE
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) June 27, 2025
This drama thickens with claims that Sun steered lucrative contracts to businesses linked to her family, all under the shadowy veil of Chinese influence. The accusations of altering communications to favor these entities only put her deeper under the microscope of justice. The implications are not merely criminal, but they shed light on how high-level corruption can have national consequences.
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Blurring Lines of Loyalty
Claims of Sun’s servitude to China raise alarms over national security. Accusations suggest she used her influential position to benefit China’s government on American soil. The crux of these allegations points toward two Chinese-based PPE vendors run by her second cousin. Sun’s alleged attempt to pass off one vendor as endorsed by a Chinese chamber of commerce further blurs any lines of loyalty.
“Not only did Sun allegedly use Chinese money and her influence in New York State to benefit the Chinese government, it is further alleged that she used her position to steer multi-million-dollar contracts to companies controlled by family members and friends” – Harry T. Chavis, Jr.
Kathy Hochul’s administration has been proactive about law enforcement involvement, ensuring the incident doesn’t simply quietly drift away. As charges pile up, Linda Sun’s escape from immediate incarceration — thanks to a hefty $1.5 million bond — keeps her in the public eye. Meanwhile, her husband Chris Hu stands by disassociating himself from the illegalities, albeit with a $500,000 bond ensuring his compliance.
