USDA Agent's Affidavit on SNAP Fraud Allegations Against Boston Store Owners
A USDA investigator's affidavit alleges Antonio Bonheur and Saul Alisme illegally exchanged SNAP benefits for cash at their Mattapan convenience stores, detailing undercover operations and transaction patterns.
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At a glance
- The affidavit claims Antonio Bonheur's Jesula Variety Store and Saul Alisme's Saul Mache Mixe Store at 1549 Blue Hill Avenue engaged in exchanging SNAP benefits for cash.
- According to the affidavit, Jesula Variety Store occupies approximately 150 square feet with minimal eligible food items, while Saul Mache Mixe Store occupies about 500 square…
- The affidavit presents data showing Jesula Variety Store processed over $6 million in SNAP transactions from 2021-2025, with 90% exceeding $95.
- The document describes seven undercover transactions between June and October 2025 where agents allegedly exchanged SNAP benefits for cash at both stores.
- The affidavit claims Bonheur received SNAP benefits himself while owning a store that processed millions in SNAP transactions.
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Alleged SNAP Trafficking Scheme
The affidavit claims Antonio Bonheur's Jesula Variety Store and Saul Alisme's Saul Mache Mixe Store at 1549 Blue Hill Avenue engaged in exchanging SNAP benefits for cash. USDA Special Agent Todd Bucci alleges the stores' small size and limited inventory made their high-volume SNAP transactions implausible for legitimate food purchases. The document cites undercover operations where agents reportedly exchanged benefits for cash at both stores.
Supported by PDF pages 1, 3, 5, 6Store Operations and SNAP Authorization
According to the affidavit, Jesula Variety Store occupies approximately 150 square feet with minimal eligible food items, while Saul Mache Mixe Store occupies about 500 square feet. Both stores allegedly lacked shopping carts, had single registers, and processed transactions without optical scanners. The document states Bonheur applied for SNAP authorization in 2021 and Alisme in 2025, with both signing certifications acknowledging program rules against benefit trafficking.
Supported by PDF pages 3, 6, 10, 14, 17, 28, 31Transaction Patterns and Surveillance
The affidavit presents data showing Jesula Variety Store processed over $6 million in SNAP transactions from 2021-2025, with 90% exceeding $95. Investigators allegedly observed through pole cameras that customers making large transactions frequently left without visible groceries. The document compares these patterns to typical medium grocery stores in the area, which reportedly had only 1.48% of transactions over $95.
Supported by PDF pages 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27Undercover Operations Details
The document describes seven undercover transactions between June and October 2025 where agents allegedly exchanged SNAP benefits for cash at both stores. According to the affidavit, Bonheur personally conducted four transactions at Jesula Variety Store, while Alisme conducted two at Saul Mache Mixe Store. The operations reportedly involved purchasing small quantities of eligible food while receiving cash for the remaining benefit amounts.
Supported by PDF pages 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48Allegations Against Store Owners
The affidavit claims Bonheur received SNAP benefits himself while owning a store that processed millions in SNAP transactions. Investigators allege he failed to disclose his business ownership on his 2022 benefit application. The document states Alisme, a Haitian national, obtained SNAP authorization in 2025 shortly after opening his store. Both owners are accused of violating 7 U.S.C. § 2024(b) for allegedly exchanging benefits for cash.
Supported by PDF pages 4, 7, 18, 19, 20, 27, 31, 49Legal Basis for Complaint
The affidavit supports criminal complaints against both owners for allegedly exchanging SNAP benefits valued between $100 and $5,000 for cash. It cites specific transactions on October 16, 2025 (Alisme) and October 22, 2025 (Bonheur) as the basis for the charges. The document states there is probable cause to believe both violated federal SNAP regulations by trafficking benefits.
Supported by PDF pages 1, 2, 49Document record
- Document type
- Criminal complaint
- Category
- Criminal
- Publication date
- 2026-11-13
- DOJ office
- USAO - Massachusetts
- Case number
- 1:25-mj-06769-MPK
- Collected
- 2026-11-14
- Original filename
- usa_v._bonheur_et_al._-_complaint_affidavit.pdf
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