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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE A1 FINANCIAL CRIME HIGH RISK Published 14 Oct 2026 at 12:00 UTC, affecting US

DOJ: Former Massachusetts State Official Charged with Snap Fraud

Former Massachusetts state official Lamar Cook has been arrested for fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits while on pretrial release for unrelated charges. He allegedly received over $500 per month in benefits.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from U.S. Department of Justice, published 14 Oct 2026.

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What happened

Former Massachusetts state official Lamar Cook has been arrested for fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits while on pretrial release for unrelated charges. He allegedly received over $500 per month in benefits.

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Lamar Cook
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What compliance teams should check

  • Review internal controls for benefit fraud exposure
  • Monitor for staff involvement in benefit programs
  • Update fraud detection protocols for public assistance programs
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FROM THE NOTICE BOSTON – Former Massachusetts state official, Lamar Cook, has been arrested for fraudulently obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, receiving over $500 per month, while on court ordered pretrial release in connection with a pending state indictment for alleged cocaine trafficking and firearm offenses. U.S. Department of Justice, 14 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC, justice.gov

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