55-year-old Leticia Mariscal, a former benefits eligibility worker in Madera County, has been arrested on charges of stealing over $40,000 in CalFresh benefits.
Investigators said she used the identities of more than 15 individuals, including the elderly and deceased.
U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced her arrest, saying she allegedly accessed county databases from December 2020 to April 2025 to carry out the scheme.
She reportedly approved benefits for these individuals, printed EBT cards in their names, and used the funds herself.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Madera County District Attorney’s Office, conducted the investigation.
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