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Canastota Man Charged With Welfare Fraud
A Canastota man has been arrested on welfare fraud and other charges.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office says 51-year old Michael Sanderson allegedly submitted a public assistance application to the Department of Social Services and failed to report his income.
They say as a result of the fraudulent act, Sanderson collected over $1,100 in public assistance.
Sanderson is also charged with grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing.
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