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Authorities say she traded stolen benefits cards for crack cocaine and used recipients’ personal information from her job to make unauthorized withdrawals.
Published Oct 19, 2026, 1:08 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
A Pittsburgh woman who worked as an electronic benefits transfer coordinator in Lehigh County faces multiple felony charges after authorities say she stole more than $20,000 in benefits for drugs and cash.
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