Influencer and rapper Mercedes New, publicly known as Shawty Dred, has been indicted on 46 counts of mail fraud and 15 counts of aggravated identity theft for allegedly masterminding a $4.6 million SNAP fraud scheme. The DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division recently announce…
ReleaseFirst reported 23 oct, 16:20 / 1 outlet
Digital Music News: “DOJ Indicts Rapper Shawty Dred Over Alleged $4.6 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme, Alongside…”
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- 23 Oct, 16:20Digital Music NewsFirstDOJ Indicts Rapper Shawty Dred Over Alleged $4.6 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme, Alongside Massive Mail Fraud and Identity Theft Charges