Bergen Officials Arrest Cashier For Money Laundering: Prosecutor

FORT LEE, NJ — A liquor store cashier from Flushing, N.Y. has been arrested on money laundering charges in Fort Lee, the Bergen County prosecutor said.

Hongwei Zheng, 38, was charged with second-degree money laundering, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The BCPO Narcotics Task Force began investigating Zheng on March 10 for "transporting bulk shipments of United States currency believed to be derived from criminal activity through Bergen County," a news release said.

Investigators searched a silver Chevy Suburban in Fort Lee and found $158,900 in currency, hidden in different parts of the vehicle. Zheng was arrested at the search site, Musella said.