Inside Lavish $4 Million NY Home of Ex-Hochul and Cuomo Aide Who Is Accused of Being Chinese Double Agent

A former aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo who has been accused of acting as a double agent for the Chinese government lived a lavish lifestyle inside a newly renovated $4 million Long Island home, images reveal.

Linda Sun, 41, and her husband, Christopher Hu, 40, are both facing a multitude of charges—including visa fraud, money laundering, and violating and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act—weeks after their Manhasset, NY, home was raided by the FBI.

A statement issued by the United States Attorney’s Office accuses Sun of “acting on behalf of the government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party,” alleging that she and her husband reaped “millions of dollars in kickbacks” as part of their “illicit scheme.”

The statement goes on to accuse Sun and her husband of “using the monetary benefits of this scheme to buy luxury vehicles and million dollar properties” in New York, including a five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom property on Long Island, which they purchased for $3.5 million in 2021, Realtor.com® records show.

That property, which is located in one of the area’s “most sought after gated community,” is currently estimated to be worth just over $4 million.

According to the listing, the mansion boasts “a dramatic 2 story entry foyer, open living room layout, formal dining room, separate sunroom with skylights, gourmet eat-in-kitchen with wall oven, all high end appliances, desk area and separate sun drenched breakfast room.”

Furthermore, it appears that Hu and Sun completed an extensive renovation on the home after purchasing it, with a New York-based design company showcasing a series of stunning images from inside the property, revealing a dramatic overhaul of its interior.

According to CX Consulting, which proudly displays “after images” of the renovation on its website, the “luxury home renovation” included “architectural remodeling, structural modification, and MEP upgrade, to meet clients’ special demands of modern appearance and functional layout.”

The company also “obtained approval for exterior landscape, swimming pool, and outdoor recreation areas upgrade.”

Images of the completed renovation reveal a dramatic overhaul of the home, which originally featured very classic interior decor, including a chandelier hanging over the grand staircase at the front of the home, wood-fronted kitchen, and elegant master bedroom suite, complete with its own elegant seating area.

Following the renovation, the property’s interiors were painted in a pale grey hue, the flooring was ripped up and replaced, the master bathroom was given a significant transformation, and a brand new laundry room was installed.

The “after” images also indicate that new light fixtures were installed throughout the property.

It was at this property that the FBI conducted an early-morning raid in July, with reports later emerging that Sun and Hu had transferred ownership of the home to a trust in March 2024.

The couple was arrested at the property on Sept. 3.

Sun, who attended both Barnard College and Columbia University, worked in “various government roles” in New York across a period of 15 years, according to the New York Post, which reports that she “left state service [in 2023] after allegedly being fired following ‘evidence of misconduct.'”

In addition to their Long Island home, Sun and Hu also purchased a $1.88 million condo in Honolulu, in 2021, Realtor.com records show, as well as a slew of luxury cars, including a Ferrari.

Sun and Hu both pleaded not guilty during an appearance in court shortly after their arrest. Sun was released on a $1.5 million bond, while Hu was released on an $800,000 bond.

In a statement provided to ABC News, attorneys for the former government aide vehemently denied the allegations, saying, “We are disappointed by the filing of these charges, which are inflammatory and appear to be the product of an overly aggressive prosecution.

“We are also troubled by aspects of the government’s investigation. As we said today in court, our client is eager to exercise her right to a speedy trial and to defend against these accusations in the proper forum—a court of law.”