Massachusetts Store Owner Antonio Bonheur Sentenced in $7M SNAP Fraud Scheme
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Oct 30, 2026
A tiny store in Mattapan, Massachusetts, took in more SNAP benefits than a nearby supermarket. Federal prosecutors say two store owners trafficked nearly $7 million in food stamp benefits by trading benefits for cash, selling liquor for SNAP, and reselling donated MannaPack meals meant for hungry children overseas. In this video, we cover the full story: How SNAP works and what the stores allegedly did The undercover buys and the redemption numbers How prosecutors say the money was hidden The dispute over who should have stopped it Antonio Bonheur’s guilty plea and two-year prison sentence Saul Alisme’s not-guilty plea Antonio Bonheur, owner of Jesula Variety Store, pleaded guilty to food stamp fraud and wire fraud and was sentenced in July 2026. Saul Alisme, owner of Saul Mache Mixe Store, pleaded not guilty. As of the latest information available, he has not been convicted and is presumed innocent. This video is for news and information. It is based on public statements and press releases from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, along with reporting from the Boston Globe, CBS Boston, NBC Boston and Boston 25 News. Court cases can change, so check the federal court docket for the latest status. If you enjoyed this video, like, subscribe, and tell me in the comments: who should have caught this sooner, the state or the federal government.
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