Food Stamp Fraud Exposed | Hattiesburg News

A 28-year-old man, Aljordan Cannon, just pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17,000 in SNAP benefits between August and November 2023 — money meant to feed struggling families. His girlfriend, Jarane Bines, worked at Conduent and used her job to siphon benefits nationwide, exposing a massive fraud scheme. Cannon faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for October 2026. Bines, who already took her plea in January 2026, is on four years probation, including 120 days house arrest, and must pay over $39,000 in restitution. The USDA’s Inspector General uncovered the scheme — a chilling reminder that even safety nets can be broken, with real consequences for everyone involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29af38c296d0748b