The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cracking down on criminals involved in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud, with a focus on EBT card theft by international criminal organizations. Secretary Brooke Rollins vows to target those stealing benefits from low-income Americans.
Key Points
Increased SNAP theft on EBT cards
Involvement of international criminal organizations
Efforts to combat EBT fraud by USDA Special Investigations Unit
Surveillance operations leading to arrests and evidence collection
Pros
Efforts to combat SNAP fraud and protect taxpayer dollars
Focus on preventing theft of benefits meant for low-income Americans
Cons
Potential impact on individuals genuinely in need of SNAP assistance