Local woman pleads guilty to stealing SNAP benefits

Massive Crackdown Targets Criminal Rings Stealing Food Benefits From Poor Americans - 'We Are Coming for You'

The USDA is cracking down on widespread SNAP fraud, targeting both domestic criminals and international crime rings accused of stealing food benefits meant for low-income Americans. Key Facts: USDA launched a nationwide crackdown on SNAP (food stamp) fraud with law enforcement support. Over 100 California locations were surveilled, leading to multiple arrests and high-value evidence seizures. Card skimming and other scams have led to a spike in…

Local woman pleads guilty to stealing SNAP benefits

Andrea Rhoden pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing by deception and will be placed on parole for five years.

USDA Targets Criminals Engaging in SNAP Fraud: 'We Are Coming for You'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is targeting criminals engaging in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud.

USDA and Federal Partners Target SNAP Fraud in Landmark Operation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies, conducted a comprehensive operation aimed at combating fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Last week’s efforts represented the largest initiative to date by the Secret Service to address the theft of SNAP benefits, with operations focused primarily in southern California. “Fraud will not be tolerate…

Following Recent SNAP Benefit Thefts, U.S. Secret Service Conducts Largest Fraud Operation in Agency History

Following the recent uptick of SNAP benefit thefts nationwide, including in Lakewood, several federal agencies conducted a nationwide fraud operation, resulting in the arrests of multiple suspects. U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with Federal law enforcement partners, conducted operations this week to target criminals engaged in defrauding American taxpayers by stealing […]