Feds Search Store in Food Stamp Scam

CREATED Nov. 15, 2012

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  • An Indio business is searched by Federal Agents, and it's owner arrested for possible Food Stamp fraud. Investigators say The One Stop Shoppe allowed purchaes of non food stamp items, or paid cash for credits. Video by kmir6.com

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INDIO - Federal Agents serached an Indio store, and the home of the store's owner in Palm Springs as part of an investigation into possible food stamp violations.   Agents say the One Stop Shoppe on Highway 111 and Van Buren accepted food stamp credits for other items, including gasoline and liquor, and also redeemed food stamp credits for cash. 

Owner Haki Dervishi was arrested on Federal charges relating to food stamp fraud, and arraigned Thursday afternoon.