Two New York City men are facing money laundering charges following a traffic stop in Illinois that uncovered $250,000 hidden under their car's carpet.

2 New York City Men Charged With Money Laundering After Traffic Stop in Illinois 

According to The Telegraph, the 37-year-old man from Brooklyn and the 40-year-old man from Staten Island were each charged with two counts of money laundering, classified as Class 1 felonies.

Court documents noted that on June 25, law enforcement allegedly discovered the cash stash after they were pulled over for a traffic violation in Madison County, Illinois.

An Illinois State Trooper conducted a search after a police K9 indicated the presence of contraband and found approximately $250,000 in cash hidden in a void under the vehicle's carpet.

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One of the New York City Men Claims A Friend Gave the Money

During questioning, one of the men claimed the money was given to him by a friend but could not provide details about his friend's identity and the money's source.

Both individuals were detained pending further legal proceedings. The Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois handles the case. The suspects have only been charged and remain innocent until proven guilty in court. 

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