EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a nationwide operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), resulting in multiple arrests, Fox News has learned.U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the operation to Fox News, announcing several arrests of illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently receiving SNAP benefits."Illegal aliens who have no right to be here in the first place are the last people who should be using SNAP benefits and other forms of welfare," Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement."These programs are for Americans only," he continued.
"Even non-violent illegal alien crime can still have devastating consequences when they’re defrauding the American taxpayer."TRUMP ADMIN’S FRAUD CRACKDOWN TARGETS FOREIGNERS ACCUSED OF INFILTRATING US FEDERAL PROGRAMSThe Department of Homeland Security announced a nationwide operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.(U.S.
Department of Homeland Security)Mullin said those already apprehended and deported by federal authorities represented "just a drop in the bucket," adding that the Trump administration would continue pursuing individuals accused of fraud.DHS identified several illegal immigrants accused of SNAP fraud, including multiple Haitian nationals.According to federal officials, Rubstony Junior Theodore, a Haitian national living illegally in the United States, was arrested by ICE as part of the operation.Theodore's criminal history includes arrests for larceny, obstruction of officers and trespassing, DHS said.Three other Haitian nationals living illegally in the United States — Wilbert Jean Baptiste, Louis Jean and Jhensly Charles — were also arrested, according to DHS.ICE PREPARES MAJOR OPERATION TARGETING HAITIANS LOSING TPS AFTER SUPREME COURT RULI...