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11 Philadelphia business owners charged in $1M WIC fraud scheme
Original: 11 Philadelphia business owners accused of defrauding WIC program of nearly $1M
Eleven Philadelphia store owners have been accused of defrauding the federal WIC nutrition assistance program of nearly $1 million, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. Prosecutors allege the business owners improperly redeemed benefits meant for low-income mothers and children. The case is drawing attention locally as one of the larger WIC fraud prosecutions in the region.
Why now: A large-scale fraud case against a nutrition program for low-income families is a significant local law enforcement story.
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- 11 Philadelphia business owners accused of defrauding WIC program of nearly $1M · NBC10 Philadelphia
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