Prosecutors say the program claimed to feed thousands a day but instead used millions to buy luxury cars, real estate and fund international trips.
The scheme was uncovered as this group of people stole from a pandemic program meant to help and feed children in need.
"They lied. They prepared up their scheme, They papered up their scheme with false documents, in some cases, creating Children from whole cloth," says U.S. Postal Inspection Service Inspector in Charge Ruth Mendonca.Marcos Icahuate is a digital content producer for KGUN 9. Marcos joined the KGUN team in September 2022. He previously worked on digital content in Southern California's Imperial County where he was raised. Share your story ideas and important issues with Marcos by emailing marcos.icahuate@kgun9.com.
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