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Brothers Fraudulently Exploit SNAP Benefits | Los Angeles News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Two brothers, Marian Ovidiu Dumitru and Catalin Dumitru, have pleaded guilty to a massive SNAP fraud scheme, stealing over $760,000 across states like New Jersey and Massachusetts by cloning EBT cards and reselling stolen goods like baby formula and candy for profit. Using skimming devices, they created counterfeit cards to siphon benefits meant for vulnerable citizens, leaving more than ten victims harmed. Their haul included tens of thousands of dollars in warehouse club purchases, with plans to resell the goods. Now facing up to 20 years in prison, the brothers’ case underscores the DOJ’s resolve to crack down on those exploiting taxpayer-funded programs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e38ce27526b0ecca