Bergen County Real Estate Influencer Cesar Pina Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar Investment Scheme

Cesar Pina, the self-styled real estate influencer known as Flipping NJ to his hundreds of thousands of social media followers, has been indicted by a federal grand jury this week in connection with an alleged multi-million dollar investment scheme.

Cesar Pina

According to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, Pina is charged with conspiring to launder drug proceeds, laundering money represented to be drug proceeds as part of a sting operation, bribing a New Jersey politician, and orchestrating a Ponzi-like fraud that allegedly defrauded investors of significant sums.

Federal prosecutors allege that Pina used his real estate persona to solicit investments while concealing the true nature of the funds’ origins. He was arrested in October. In a further development, Pina’s wife was indicted this month on charges that she destroyed evidence connected to the case, according to reporting by NorthJersey.com.

Pina rose to prominence through his Flipping NJ brand, which showcased luxury property deals and promised followers the opportunity to build wealth through real estate. His high-profile image and widespread social media presence attracted investors across New Jersey and beyond.

A court date has not yet been scheduled. If convicted on all counts, Pina faces substantial fines and significant prison time.

The case underscores the growing scrutiny of social media influencers in the real estate and investment sectors, where high-profile personalities often blur the lines between marketing and financial advice.

Everything Bergen will continue to follow this story as it develops.