Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal announced the arrests of Mr. Jose R. Fontana-Santana 27, and Mr. Ceasar A. Fontana-Veras 26, both of Paterson, on Money Laundering charges.
Authorities said on November 16, members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office conducted a motor vehicle stop in Teaneck, NJ on silver, 2012 Ford Escape.
Police said a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed $141,965.00 inside a sophisticated, aftermarket electronic- hidden compartment in the rear cargo area of the car.
According to authorities, Jose Fontana-Santana and Cesar Fontana-Veras occupied the vehicle, and the currency inside was packaged in a way that is consistent with being the proceeds of narcotics sales.
As a result of this investigation, Police arrested Jose Fontana-Santana and Cesar Fontana- Veras then charged them with one count of Money Laundering.
Prosecutor Grewal states that these charges are merely an accusation and that the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.