NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Four South Florida men charged in $19 million food stamp fraud scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted four men in South Florida for allegedly stealing $19 million from the federal food stamp program. The charges cover illegal activities that reportedly took place between July 2019 and May 2026.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
The involves the alleged misuse of $19 million in taxpayer-funded food assistance benefits intended for low-income residents in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Key Facts
- A federal grand jury indicted four men in the Southern District of Florida.
- The defendants are accused of trafficking $19 million in taxpayer-funded food stamp benefits.
- The alleged criminal activity occurred between July 2019 and May 2026.
- The scheme operated across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Who's Mentioned
personJohn Walk“Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.”personBrett Skiles“FBI Miami Special Agent in Charge.”locationKwik Stop“Retail location used in the alleged scheme.”personAdel Amro“23-year-old from Fort Myers, alleged recruiter for the scheme.”personDaniel Rosenfeld“Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case.”locationSouthern District of Florida“The federal jurisdiction where the indictment was returned.”locationMiami-Dade“County where the alleged trafficking occurred.”locationBroward“County where the alleged trafficking occurred.”