Massachusetts men charged in $7M SNAP benefits trafficking scheme
TL;DR
Two Massachusetts men were arrested for allegedly trafficking nearly $7 million in SNAP benefits through small retail stores, turning a food assistance program into a criminal enterprise by exchanging benefits for cash and liquor, with some stores showing abnormally high redemption volumes.
- 2 men arrested for allegedly trafficking nearly $7 million worth of SNAP benefits: Officials ABC News
- Two Mattapan store owners charged in alleged $7 million SNAP fraud scheme The Boston Globe
- 2 Massachusetts store owners charged in $7 million SNAP fraud case CBS News
- Mass. men charged with fraud for alleged $7 million SNAP scam, prosecutors say Boston.com
- Watch live: Mass. US Attorney announces charges in $7M SNAP benefits trafficking case Boston 25 News
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