The Economic Times

Who is Mercedes Reshard New? Influencer with extravagant lifestyle, known online as 'Shawty Dred', arrested over $4m fraud involving hundreds of SNAP accounts

An influencer known as Shawty Dred has been arrested in Georgia in connection with a major SNAP fraud case. He is accused of controlling more than 350 fake SNAP accounts created with stolen identities. The alleged fraud resulted in the theft of more than $4 million intended for families in need. New was previously arrested after being accused of selling SNAP benefit cards at a local store.