Orange County authorities Friday detailed a crackdown on what they say is an organized crime scheme led by Romanian immigrants that target public assistance benefits recipients.
Some residents with Calfresh EBT benefits may want to double check their balance for theft in the past year.
The Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services is accepting claims for suspected stolen Calfresh benefits until Feb. 29, 2024 for any instances of theft in the timeframe between Oct. 1, 2022 and Nov. 30, 2023.