Federal authorities have charged multiple individuals in separate fraud schemes involving millions of dollars in unauthorized transactions and relief funds. Six people, including a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employee, were charged in a $66 million food stamp fraud scheme, according to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Separately, 14 individuals were arrested for allegedly defrauding over $25 million in COVID-19 relief funds and small business loans. Among these cases, a Beckley man pleaded guilty to obtaining a $2 million CARES Act loan and misappropriating approximately $1.4 million for personal use, while a Bluefield woman also pleaded guilty in a related COVID-19 relief fraud case. Additional scams targeted vulnerable populations, including intellectually challenged seniors in Philadelphia and older adults, with perpetrators using tactics such as impersonating federal agents to acquire $2.1 million in gold bars. In another scheme, individuals created false financial and employment profiles to deceive U.S. authorities, charging victims up to $800,000 for fraudulent processing. These cases highlight ongoing efforts to combat fraud related to federal assistance programs.