Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced several enforcement actions as part of a nationwide effort led by the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture targeting suspected fraudulent activity in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is a federal benefits program funded by the USDA and administered by the State of Ohio. The Northern District of Ohio was a key participant in this surge effort.