A California government employee has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity and food stamp fraud. Former Madera County benefits eligibility worker Leticia Mariscal, 55, of Madera, pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft for stealing identities and fraudulently obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in their names. AdvertisementCalFresh, formerly known as a “food stamp” program, provides qualifying California residents with monetary benefits to help them purchase food. She took these steps so that these individuals would fear suffering immigration consequences if they tried to continue receiving benefits and would stop using them. The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated with assistance from the Madera County District Attorney’s Office.