Linda Sun a former deputy chief of staff to New York Governor Kathy hokel has been charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government alongside her husband Christopher who according to a Federal indictment son allegedly acted on behalf of Beijing for millions in Kickbacks real estate and other perks including luxury cars and goods sun is accused of obstructing Communications between Taiwanese officials in New York altering State messages regarding China and facilitating unauthorized us invitations for Chinese officials both son and who pleaded not guilty case against sun is built on multiple charges including violations of the foreign agents registration act Visa fraud money laundering and facilitating illegal immigration the indictment revealed details of how the couple Ed their alleged earnings to live a lavish lifestyle including purchasing property in New York and Hawaii and acquiring luxury Vehicles like a Ferrari the charges also detail how Sun allegedly used her political position to further China's interests including blocking Communications with Taiwan and altering State Communications related to China's involvement Sun's misconduct reportedly dates back to her time under the previous administration of Governor Andrew Cuomo though she was terminated in March 2023 after Governor hok's office discovered evidence of her actions hok's Administration immediately reported sun to law enforcement and cooperated fully in the investigation however representatives for Cuomo claimed son had minimal contact with him during his time as Governor adding to the indictment the prosecution highlights that son and her husband were also given lavish perks like show tickets and gourmet meals including 16 meals of salted duck delivered to her parents home provided by a Chinese government representative prosecutors accused son of using her position to promote China's agenda which posed a direct threat to US National Security following a raid on their $3.5 million Long Island home as part of an FBI investigation son and who were arrested and appeared in court both were released on bond son on a $1.5 million Bond and who on a $500,000 bond with their travel restricted to specific States they are expected to return to court later this month as the investigation into their alleged activities continues case underscores the complex and ongoing concerns about foreign interference in us politics particularly regarding covert influence from foreign governments Sun's actions if proven will Mark a significant breach of trust and National Security with severe repercussions for those involved become a part of the playful parade Community smash that like button drop a comment share with your friends and don't forget to subscribe with playful parade you're always in the know staying ahead of the curve every single time also good luck me