$7M SNAP Benefits Fraud Scheme in NYC Indicts Eight People
- Eight people have been indicted for an 18-month SNAP benefits fraud scheme.
- The scheme resulted in the theft of over $7 million in federal benefits.
- Stolen benefits were used to purchase luxury vehicles and send payments to Yemen.
- Authorities conducted an 18-month investigation into the fraudulent activities.
- The fraud operation was based in New York City.
Articles (3)
New York Post·
NYC ‘fraud factory’ stole $7M in federal benefits and used it on fancy cars, payments to Yemen: prosecutors
NYC ‘fraud factory’ stole $7M in federal benefits and bought fancy cars, payments to Yemen: prosecutors
WABC-TV New York·
EBT 'fraud factory' scheme stole more than $7 million in SNAP benefits