SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:

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Former Madera County Welfare Benefits Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identities and Benefits in Years-Long Scheme

Former Madera County benefits eligibility worker Leticia Mariscal, 55, of Madera, pleaded guilty today to aggravated identity theft for stealing identities and fraudulently obtain . . .

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