U.S. Charges Chinese Agent in Alleged Schemes to Forcibly Repatriate U.S., Canadian Residents

New York Post

Chinese man charged in scheme to coerce nationals to return to China

Linda Sun, the former deputy chief of staff to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday for spying for China, including charges of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, alien smuggling, and money laundering.

The indictment states that Hu "received substantial economic and other benefits from representatives" of the Chinese government (PRC), including "millions of dollars in transactions for the PRC-based business activities of...Chris Hu."

Among the favors she allegedly did for China included "blocking representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to" the governor's office, where she spent 15 months as deputy chief of staff following years-long career for the state.

The Western Journal

The indictment further alleges that she issued unauthorized invitations to Chinese officials to visit the US and meet with New York officials, and orchestrated unauthorized state proclamations — bearing the governor's signature — for Chinese officials.

FBI Arrests Former Aide to NY Governor on Chinese Spying Charges

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