DHS launches operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP fraud

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 08:44 · Archive

The Department of Homeland Security has launched a nationwide operation arresting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining food stamp benefits.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a nationwide operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the operation, announcing several arrests of individuals accused of fraudulently receiving the benefits.

According to DHS, those arrested include Rubstony Junior Theodore, a Haitian national whose criminal history includes arrests for larceny, obstruction of officers and trespassing. Three other Haitian nationals — Wilbert Jean Baptiste, Louis Jean and Jhensly Charles — were also arrested as part of the operation. Elizabeth Povea Rodriguez, a Cuban national previously convicted of disorderly conduct and arrested on battery and domestic violence allegations, was also apprehended.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement that those already apprehended represented 'just a drop in the bucket' and that the Trump administration would continue pursuing individuals accused of fraud. DHS described the arrests as 'the opening salvo in a sustained, large-scale ICE operation specifically targeting illegal aliens who have fraudulently accessed SNAP benefits'.

How it is being reported

• DHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraudThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a nationwide operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), resulting in multiple arrests, Fox News has learned.New York Post · 21 Oct, 08:25
• DHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraudThe Department of Homeland Security launched a nationwide ICE operation arresting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits.Fox News · 21 Oct, 04:54

In this story: Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Markwayne Mullin · Rubstony Junior Theodore · Wilbert Jean Baptiste · Louis Jean · Jhensly Charles · Elizabeth Povea Rodriguez

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