The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 15 individuals, including 11 illegal aliens, in connection with an alleged $1.4 million public benefits fraud scheme in Massachusetts. Federal prosecutors say the operation exploited taxpayer-funded assistance programs, prompting a major crackdown by the DOJ's Fraud Division. According to officials, the fraud scheme highlights growing concerns over abuse of America's social safety-net programs and the financial burden placed on taxpayers. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said the department remains focused on identifying fraud, recovering stolen funds, and holding offenders accountable.

The United States Department of Justice has announced the arrest and prosecution of 15 individuals, including 11 undocumented immigrants and four US citizens, in connection with…

Federal prosecutors charged 15 people, including 11 illegal immigrants, in a Massachusetts fraud scheme involving more than $1.4 million.