It sounds sweet, but this crime is anything but. Jamie and John expose a sophisticated fraud ring out of Columbus, Ohio, that just cost the SNAP program millions. Discover how three indicted suspects—Ionut Bizga, Doina Bacelan, and Juan Hernandez—allegedly used cloned EBT cards to purchase massive quantities of candy and energy drinks, then smuggled them out of state. This isn't your typical heist; it's a high-tech attack on a vital safety net. Plus, we'll discuss how Ohio lawmakers are fighting back with new legislation to protect vulnerable families.
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