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Welfare fraud investigation leads to one arrest in Steuben

Welfare fraud investigation leads to one arrest in Steuben

Deputies report the arrest of a Canisteo man following a welfare fraud investigation in Steuben County.

Travis Carlton, 24, is accused of trading another person’s benefit card issued by DSS for cash.

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As result, he received more than $630 worth of benefits illegally.

He was charged with misuse of food stamps and petit larceny.

The charges will be answered at a later date.