Sacramento, California – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that it has conducted a series of operations targeting widespread fraud involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
In a news release issued on May 2, the USDA said the operations, carried out in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement, focused on criminal networks stealing taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits. Officials surveilled more than 100 locations across Southern California, including several SNAP-authorized retailers. The operations led to multiple arrests and the collection of what the USDA described as “high value evidence.”
“Fraud will not be tolerated by the Trump Administration,” said Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. “At USDA we are fighting back against fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars and ensuring those who need and qualify for benefits actually receive them.”…