OPA-LOCKA, FL (WCMH) – A series of raids in Florida is being called the largest food stamp fraud take-down in United States history.

The owners and operators of 22 different shops inside the Opa-Locka Hialeah Flea Market are accused of receiving more than $13 million in payments for fraudulent transactions, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.

They are specifically accused of paying food stamp recipients cash for their benefits and charging a ‘fee’ for doing so.

“When individuals defraud governmental programs, they steal taxpayer funded benefits that are intended to feed the families and children in our communities who are most in need,” said United States Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer.

A total of 28 suspects were involved and seven are still wanted, reported WSVN-TV.