Two people, one business indicted in a food stamp fraud and receiving stolen property case

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OIU News Release

Date: November 30, 2017
Contact: Agent-in-Charge Greg Croft
(216) 898-1870

Two people, one business indicted in a food stamp fraud and receiving stolen property case 

(CLEVELAND) – Earlier this week, a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indicted individuals and a business for their role in a food stamp fraud and receiving stolen property case by the Ohio Investigative Unit. 

Speedy Harvard, LLC., 4025 East 131 Street in Cleveland, was indicted on illegal use of food stamps, telecommunications fraud and receiving stolen property, all fifth-degree felonies. The business was also indicted on theft charges, a first-degree misdemeanor.

Fadi Ali, 40, of Parma, was indicted on illegal use of food stamps and telecommunications fraud, fifth degree felonies, as well as theft and receiving stolen property, first-degree misdemeanors. Nizam Suliman, 20, of Parma Heights, was also indicted on receiving stolen property charges, a fifth-degree felony.

The search warrant conducted in April was the result of a four-month investigation.

Agents also administratively charged the liquor permit with drug possession, illegal use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT), trafficking in EBT, receiving stolen property and theft.

If convicted, the individuals involved could face jail time and fines. Administrative charges will be presented to the Ohio Liquor Control Commission at a later date. Possible administrative penalties include fines, suspensions or revocation of the liquor permit.

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