Special agent explains how thieves profit from stolen SNAP benefits

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — We're hearing from a special agent, in charge of investigating thieves stealing SNAP benefits from Oklahomans.

"This is organized crime," said Michael Adams, the Special Agent in Charge at the DHS Office of Inspector General.

Adams investigates stolen SNAP Benefits, or EBT, in Okahoma.

He said the international crime ring perfected its method in Europe, then moved to the U.S. They've been traveling state to state stealing benefits.

Adams said it started in 2022...