WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:

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DOJ's Fraud Division, Department of Agriculture, and USDA OIG Uncover Nearly $42M in SNAP Benefit Fraud in Nationwide Enforcement Surge Involving Suspected Illegal Aliens

October 21, 2026

13 U.S. Attorney's Offices and the Utah Attorney General's Office join federal partners in actions against more than 40 alleged fraudsters