India, Oct. 22 -- The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a nationwide operation targeting undocumented immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining taxpayer-funded food assistance benefits, as the Trump administration expands its efforts to investigate alleged fraud involving federal programs.

ICE announced the operation in a post on X on October 21, saying multiple immigrants had been arrested over allegations of fraud involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families.

The agency said the operation was part of the Trump administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, a broader initiative aimed at addressing alleged misuse...