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SNAP Fraud Scheme in Pittsburgh
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Two Pittsburgh convenience store workers are facing federal charges for allegedly cashing out over half a million dollars in SNAP benefits—enabling drug purchases—by faking product codes. Their store’s suspiciously high SNAP activity triggered an investigation, exposing a nationwide crackdown targeting fraudsters exploiting food aid, health care, and opioid schemes. Over 455 people, including doctors, have been charged in this massive DOJ operation, aiming to protect vulnerable families and recover billions in stolen public funds.
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