A former aide to two New York governors has been charged with illegal activities related to the state’s pandemic mask purchase program. Linda Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, were arrested last year following a US investigation into alleged Chinese espionage. The charges stem from allegations that Sun sold her influence to the Chinese government, resulting in illicit financial gain. Prosecutors claim she profited from the state’s bulk purchase of face masks, potentially violating procurement regulations. The charges include fraud and violating the law regarding the handling of government funds during a public health crisis. The legal proceedings involve a potentially significant investigation into potential corruption and misuse of power.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post
