"A former aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo is on trial facing charges she acted as an undisclosed agent to the Chinese government in exchange for millions of dollars in business transactions and benefits secured through Chinese officials. Sun is accused of political activities intended to influence the public on China's behalf, and committing wire and visa fraud, money laundering and other financial crimes in procuring a bounty from the Chinese government."
"Prosecutors allege that Sun and her husband Chris Hu used the laundered proceeds of this scheme to fund a lavish lifestyle, purchasing a Long Island mansion for $3.6 million, a condominium in Honolulu for $1.9 million, and a 2024 Ferrari. Hu is accused of helping launder the kickbacks through a system of bank accounts he opened in the name of family members. Both Sun and Hu have both pleaded not guilty."
A former aide to New York governors faces charges of acting as an undisclosed agent of China's government in exchange for millions in business transactions and benefits. Charges include wire and visa fraud, money laundering and other financial crimes tied to alleged political activities to influence public opinion for China. Prosecutors allege Sun and husband Chris Hu used laundered proceeds to buy a Long Island mansion ($3.6M), a Honolulu condominium ($1.9M) and a 2024 Ferrari; Hu allegedly funneled kickbacks through family bank accounts. Both pleaded not guilty; alleged political actions include blocking Taiwanese representatives' access, facilitating COVID-19 communications with Chinese officials and advising against mentioning Uyghur detentions in Xinjiang.
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