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SNAP Fraud Bust on Skid Row | Salt Lake City News
Federal agents stormed a Skid Row party supply store in LA, arresting a 30-year-old cashier accused of running a $730K SNAP fraud scheme by paying cash for EBT benefits and faking sales. The bust, part of a months-long investigation, comes as prosecutors ramp up efforts to crack down on fraud—with a recent case of brothers admitting to a $760K scheme and broader crackdowns on unemployment and Medi-Cal scams. On the same day, USDA issued violation notices to 33 other SNAP-authorized stores across the city. “Fraud doesn’t pay in LA!” declared the lead prosecutor, signaling a major escalation in…
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