Secret Service operation underway to combat EBT fraud in Mid-South

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A special operation is underway to stop taxpayer money meant to help families from winding up in the hands of criminals.

EBT fraud continues to be a serious problem in the Mid-South, and the Secret Service teamed up with other law enforcement agencies to combat it.

“This is an operation that is primarily based around education and outreach,” Memphis Field Office Special Agent in Charge Mark Switzer said during a morning brief.

Multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement partners gathered Tuesday morning before breaking up into groups and saturating West Tennessee and North Mississippi…

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