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2 Massachusetts Store Owners Charged in $7 Million SNAP Fraud Case

Two men trafficked nearly $7 million in SNAP benefits through two small Boston stores that processed far more redemptions than their size or inventory could support, officials said.

  • Two Boston store owners have been charged with food stamp fraud in a $7 million scheme involving SNAP benefits.
  • Antonio Bonheur and Saul Alisme are accused of exchanging SNAP benefits for cash and alcohol.
  • U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Leah Foley criticized the lack of oversight that allowed the fraud, stating, "This was not a sophisticated fraud scene...".
  • Governor Maura Healey mentioned that her administration reported this suspicious activity, indicating a lack of oversight contributed to the fraud.
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Two Massachusetts store owners charged in alleged $7 million SNAP fraud scheme

A police investigation revealed that the store owners were allegedly exchanging SNAP benefits for cash with customers.

·Minneapolis, United States
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NBC Boston broke the news in Boston, United States on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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