Event Brief
DOJ: 15 arrested in $1.4M benefits fraud in Massachusetts
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: DOJ says 15 people were arrested in Massachusetts, including 11 suspected illegal immigrants, for $1.4M in benefits fraud.
WHO: U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: Arrested 15 people accused of stealing more than $1.4 million in taxpayer-funded benefits, including alleged identity theft and false statements.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 1:18 PM ET
WHERE: Massachusetts
WHY: The arrests were made over alleged fraudulently obtained benefits through programs including SNAP, MassHealth, Social Security disability, housing assistance, and unemployment benefits.
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