Rhode Island Grand Jury Indicts Providence Man in SNAP Identity Fraud Scheme
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against Felipe Almonte Polanco, 57, of Providence, in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The indictment charges Polanco with wire fraud, theft of public money, false representation of a Social Security number, and aggravated identity theft.
The case centers on allegations that he used the identities of deceased and other individuals in the benefit scheme. The source identifies the matter as a federal criminal proceeding in Rhode Island.
No further facts are provided on the amount of benefits involved, the duration of the alleged conduct, or any arrest, detention, or plea. The filing states only that the grand jury returned the indictment and lists the charges tied to the alleged identity misuse.
Polanco is identified as 57 years old and residing in Providence.
