Federal agents conducted a search and seizure on a “fish market” at the Hialeah flea market in Opa-locka, Fla., and made the largest food stamp fraud bust to date.
The raid occurred on the shop during the morning hours of May 11, which is where the agents say the owners exchanged food stamps for cash, stealing millions of dollars from the government at the expense of taxpayers.
“The illicit schemes announced today involved a total of more than $13 million in the loss. This is the largest food stamp fraud takedown in U.S. history,” U.S. Attorney Wilfredo A. Ferrer said during a press conference.
Federal agents working "Operation Stampede" made the largest food stamp fraud takedown in US history on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office via Youtube
