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Rapper New Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges Involving SNAP Benefits

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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Federal prosecutors indicted Mercedes New, an Atlanta-based rapper and social media personality, on federal fraud charges. New is accused of obtaining millions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through fraudulent accounts created using stolen identities between January 2020 and July 2026. Prosecutors allege that New caused approximately $4.6 million in benefits to be transferred to these fraudulent accounts, with about $4 million siphoned from them.

From ibtimes.co.uk

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The case is part of a larger enforcement action involving over 40 defendants, with total intended losses to the federal government linked to alleged fraud involving SNAP benefits nearing $42 million. Prosecutors also allege that New used money obtained through the scheme to finance a lavish lifestyle.

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Who's involved

  • NewAccused of running a scheme to defraud the government using SNAP benefits.

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