Eight Indicted in New York for Alleged Multi-Million Dollar SNAP Fraud Scheme
Eight individuals have been indicted in New York for allegedly conspiring to steal millions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over a two-year period, using cloned EBT cards.
Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, November 1, 2026 —
Eight individuals have been indicted in New York in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) of millions of dollars. The alleged conspiracy is reported to have taken place over a two-year period, utilizing cloned Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to steal program funds.
Authorities have charged the individuals with conspiracy to commit fraud. The stolen funds are described as amounting to millions of dollars. The method of alleged theft involved the use of cloned EBT cards, which are designed to hold federal benefits for eligible low-income individuals and families to purchase food.
Details regarding the specific identities of the indicted individuals were not immediately available in the provided summary. The exact sum of money stolen, beyond the general description of “millions of dollars,” was also not specified. Furthermore, the exact timeline within the two-year period for the alleged criminal activity was not detailed.
The investigation and subsequent indictments were carried out by authorities in New York. The specific law enforcement agencies involved and the precise nature of the charges filed against each individual beyond conspiracy were not detailed in the summary. Information regarding any arrests, ongoing investigations, or subsequent legal proceedings was not provided.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, provides food assistance benefits to millions of Americans each month. The alleged fraud targets federal funds intended to help vulnerable populations secure essential food supplies. The investigation highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat fraud within federal assistance programs.
Further details concerning the investigation, the methods employed in cloning the EBT cards, or the specific impact on SNAP beneficiaries were not included in the summary. The status of the legal proceedings against the eight indicted individuals remains to be detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Gress on myfox8.com, see more information here.
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