Elma Santos Preven and Gercino Dos Santos co-signed as the guarantors of the bond. Santos Preven is the congressman's aunt and Dos Santos is his father.
Santos tried to have the court document sealed, claiming his backers could face retaliation if their names were made public. However, the judge presiding over the case denied the request. Santos was indicted earlier this year on 13 federal charges. He's accused of having supporters donate to a company under false pretenses. The indictment also alleges that he received unemployment compensation while he was employed with an investment firm.
The first-term congressman, who has been criticized for failing to be truthful about his background, has maintained his innocence. Meanwhile, Santos still faces an ethics investigation in the House of Representatives. In May, lawmakers voted 221-204 to refer a resolution to expel Santos to the Ethics Committee.SEE MORE: Communications director for Rep. George Santos resigns