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Compared on: accused fraudster also called Mercedes New
THE CLAIM · OCT 22, 2026
“accused of swiping $4.4 MILLION in STOLEN FOOD STAMPS”
As reported by Jesse Watters Primetime · Read the post
THE RECORD · OCT 21, 2026
“Mercedes New , Northern District of Georgia (26-CR-473) — $4.4 million intended loss On October 7, a federal grand jury indicted rapper and social media influencer Mercedes New, otherwise known as Shawty Dred, for criminal food stamp fraud, mail fraud, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft.”
DOJ’s Fraud Division, Department of Agriculture, and USDA OIG Uncover Nearly... · Read
RECORD AGREES
A Justice Department release published October 21, 2026, says a federal grand jury indicted Mercedes New, known as Shawty Dred, on food-stamp-fraud and related charges. It lists $4.4 million in intended loss for the case.
