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Jun 25, 2025 9 min

The Candy Scam – Ohio’s SNAP Fraud Ring

from True Crimecast Hosted by Stove Leg Media

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. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

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