DOJ Uncovers Nearly $42M in SNAP Fraud, Targets 40 Defendants

DOJ Uncovers Nearly $42M in SNAP Fraud, Targets 40 Defendants: 

DOJ Uncovers Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Fraud in Nationwide Crackdown Targeting More than 40 Defendants Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images JASMYN JORDAN21 Oct 202631 8:30 The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that a nationwide enforcement operation targeted alleged or proven fraud schemes responsible for nearly $45 million in intended losses to the federal government, including nearly $42 million involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.