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15 Charged in Alleged $1.4 Million Massachusetts Benefit Fraud Scheme

The fraudsters allegedly obtained food stamps and health and disability benefits, many via identity theft, said the Justice Department.

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What happened 15 Charged in Alleged $1.4 Million Massachusetts Benefit Fraud Scheme.
The headline split Townhall frames it as "15 Charged in Alleged $1.4 Million Massachusetts Benefit Fraud Scheme". The Epoch Times frames it as "11 Illegal Immigrants Among 15 Suspects Held in Alleged $1.4 Million Benefit Fraud Scheme...".
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Right / center-right11 Illegal Immigrants Among 15 Suspects Held in Alleged $1.4 Million Benefit Fraud Scheme in Massachusetts

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Jun 18, 9:53 PM

11 Illegal Immigrants Among 15 Suspects Held in Alleged $1.4 Million Benefit Fraud Scheme in Massachusetts

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The fraudsters allegedly obtained food stamps and health and disability benefits, many via identity theft, said the Justice Department.

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TownhallNews report · Jun 18, 9:01 PM

15 Charged in Alleged $1.4 Million Massachusetts Benefit Fraud Scheme

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Jun 18, 9:01 PM: Townhall joined the source map.

Jun 18, 9:53 PM: The Epoch Times joined the source map.

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