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Six Charged in $66 Million Food Stamp Fraud Scheme

6/1/2025

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A federal grand jury has charged six individuals, including USDA employee Arlasa Davis, in a staggering $66 million food stamp fraud scheme in New York. They allegedly misused USDA benefits and set up unauthorized EBT terminals, leading to over $36 million in fraudulent transactions. This scandal marks one of the largest food stamp fraud cases in U.S. history.

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A federal grand jury has charged six individuals, including USDA employee Arlasa Davis, in a staggering $66 million food stamp fraud scheme in New York. They allegedly misused USDA benefits and set up unauthorized EBT terminals, leading to over $36 million in fraudulent transactions. This scandal marks one of the largest food stamp fraud cases in U.S. history.