(NewsNation) — The Justice Department announced arrests and charges for 15 people, 11 of whom are living in the U.S. illegally, for allegedly taking part in benefit fraud.
According to the DOJ’s news release, alleged fraud totals more than $1.4 million across programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, MassHealth, disability benefits and unemployment benefits.
The charges come as the state of Massachusetts has created the Benefit & Voter Fraud Team to help combat fraud statewide. According to NewsNation local affiliate WWLP, the team investigates and prosecutes the misuse of taxpayer-funded benefits in Massachusetts…