Linda Sun, former Deputy Chief of Staff, and her husband Chris Hu are indicted for a fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. They reportedly received undisclosed kickbacks from vendors while Sun directed contracts benefiting associates. The charges include honest services wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy to defraud the U.S., with Hu additionally facing tax evasion charges. U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella emphasized the betrayal of public trust during a time of crisis. Their arraignment is scheduled for June 30, 2025.
"As alleged, Linda Sun not only acted as an unregistered agent of the government of the People's Republic of China, but also enriched herself to the tune of millions of dollars when New York State was at its most vulnerable at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic."
"When masks, gloves and other protective supplies were hard to find, Sun abused her position of trust to steer contracts to her associates so that she and her husband could share in the profits."
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