Campaign manager, ex-Chinese military officer arrested for meddling in California in California election
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a Chinese national, was arrested for allegedly acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. He managed the successful campaign of a Southern California city council candidate two years ago. Prosecutors allege Sun conspired with another Chinese national, Chen Jun, to influence local elections and promote pro-Beijing activities.
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a Chinese national, was arrested for allegedly acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. He managed the successful campaign of a Southern California city council candidate two years ago. Prosecutors allege Sun conspired with another Chinese national, Chen Jun, to influence local elections and promote pro-Beijing activities.
