Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida today joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspector General John Walk and federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to launch the Hunger Assistance Enforcement and Accountability Teams (HEAT) initiative, a coordinated effort to investigate and prosecute fraud involving federal nutrition assistance programs. South Florida will serve as the first pilot location for the national initiative, underscoring the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s commitment to protecting taxpayer-funded assistance programs and holding accountable those who exploit resources intended for vulnerable Americans.