36 arrested in welfare fraud sweep in Orange County
Dozens have been arrested in a massive welfare fraud sweep in Orange County. The 36 suspects, mostly from Middletown and Newburgh, are accused of lying to get free welfare services. The suspects allegedly
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Jun 27, 2014, 4:15 AM
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Dozens have been arrested in a massive welfare fraud sweep in Orange County.
The 36 suspects, mostly from Middletown and Newburgh, are accused of lying to get free welfare services. The suspects allegedly received $337,000 in Medicaid, public assistance, food stamps and day care.
Police say more sweeps in the county are to come. Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus also announced plans to create a welfare fraud task force.
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