Former Aide Faces New Charges in COVID PPE Scandal
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York governors, pleaded not guilty to additional charges related to profiting illegally from state PPE purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with her husband, Sun is accused of wire fraud and conspiracy. They allegedly used her position to procure PPE from vendors linked to her family.
Linda Sun, a former aide to two New York governors, stood before the court on Monday, firmly pleading not guilty to fresh charges, including wire fraud and conspiracy. These accusations are linked to allegedly illicit profits from New York state's COVID-19 protective gear orders.
Sun, alongside her husband Chris Hu, is alleged to have orchestrated a multi-million-dollar kickback scheme through her pivotal role during the pandemic. Prosecutors argue that Sun utilized her Chinese connections to secure lucrative deals, failing to disclose familial ties to vendors awarded over $44 million in contracts.
The couple, currently free on bond, faces a hefty list of charges, encompassing bribery and tax evasion. With accumulating legal troubles, their trial is set for November, promising a high-stakes showdown in court.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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