Cleveland, Ohio – Federal prosecutors in northern Ohio have announced several criminal cases involving suspected fraud against government assistance programs as part of a nationwide effort to protect taxpayer money and prevent the misuse of food benefits intended for struggling families.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio participated in the Justice Department’s first National USDA Benefits and Program Fraud Enforcement Surge, which took place between September 1 and October 21, 2026.
The operation brought together the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and 13 U.S. Attorney’s Offices across the country…