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id: dd7f521dde
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 18:48 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 18:48 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Eight people charged with defrauding $177,000 in public assistance

Eight people, including an LA Metro worker and a state employee, were charged with defrauding more than $177,000 in public assistance.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/us-news/la-metro-employee-state-worker-among-8-charged-in-177k-welfare-fraud-scheme/), 2026-11-12 18:48 EST: LA Metro worker, state employee among 8 charged with defrauding $177K in low-income assistance

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