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News in English (USA) / 14.08.2026 / 14:00

DOJ Targets Small-Scale Fraud Cases, Including Food Truck Scam

The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to pursue smaller-scale fraud cases, as highlighted by the indictment of a food truck owner involved in a SNAP benefits fraud scheme that allegedly swindled hundreds of thousands of dollars. Investigators became interested after learning that a small food truck was outperforming major stores, raising questions about potential fraudulent activities. The owner now faces up to 5 years in federal prison if convicted.
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