“Criminals who steal food assistance dollars from needy Americans to enrich themselves are disgraceful and will be held to account. I was proud to participate with the United States Secret Service who led this operation along with OIG special agents and other law enforcement partners against SNAP fraud in New York City,” said USDA IG John Walk. “This operation was a huge success – 35 skimming devices off the streets of NYC saves American taxpayers an estimated $36.5 million and ensures SNAP benefits are not siphoned away from the families it was intended for. Let’s stand together to end SNAP fraud.”

“SNAP fraud is a reprehensible crime that squanders the compassion of American taxpayers who fund the program and robs from those low-income American who qualify for benefits to feed themselves and their families.” - USDA IG John Walk

“The USDA Office of Inspector General is committed to collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies to combat fraud affecting USDA programs in our communities. In support of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, USDA OIG is proud to work closely with all law enforcement partners to investigate fraud and hold offenders accountable,” said Special Agent in Charge Matt Wilkins.