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Ohio authorities have reported a series of investigations into an alleged fraud scheme involving owners of certain restaurants and affiliated grocery stores. According to official reports, some establishments allegedly used EBT benefits—originally intended for the purchase of food for personal consumption—to acquire large quantities of ingredients at reduced prices.

The investigations maintain that these products, obtained through irregular transactions, were diverted to restaurants that operate primarily on a cash basis. Simultaneously, some of the businesses under suspicion reportedly declared financial losses to obtain additional tax deductions, raising concerns among tax and social oversight authorities.

The agencies handling the case emphasize that the investigations are focused solely on specific individuals and establishments, not on communities or groups of national origin. They have also indicated that, for now, these are allegations under investigation and that any legal action will depend on the results of ongoing audits, inspections, and legal proceedings.

The case has reignited the debate about the need to strengthen oversight mechanisms for the EBT program, as well as to ensure that public benefits are used appropriately without unfairly impacting businesses and families that are fully compliant with the law.