Manjit Singh Bedi Arrested: FBI Most-Wanted Fraudster Apprehended by Jalandhar Police
Jalandhar Commissionerate Police arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, an FBI most-wanted fugitive who fled the US and Canada after allegedly orchestrating a USD 600,000 SNAP benefits fraud scheme in Washington state. 'Punjab police remains relentless in tracking down fugitives and dismantling transnational organised crime networks,' said Punjab DGP.
Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has apprehended Manjit Singh Bedi, a fugitive wanted in the United States in connection with a major government benefits fraud scheme. Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav announced the arrest on Friday, September 3, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), confirming that Bedi was taken into custody following coordination tied to international intelligence.
Bedi was recently added to the United States' Most-Wanted Fraudsters list after being accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraud involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). According to US federal investigators, Bedi allegedly defrauded the American government of at least USD 6,00,000. India-Born Manjit Singh Bedi Added to FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List, USD 150,000 Reward Offered.
Manjit Singh Bedi Arrested by Jalandhar Police
In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police apprehends Manjit Singh Bedi, a wanted fugitive linked to a US-based benefits fraud case.
Bedi was reportedly placed on the US Most-Wanted Fraudsters list in connection with a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) September 4, 2026
Authorities stated that Bedi had fled the United States by driving across the border into Canada before travelling to India earlier this year to evade prosecution. In a post on X, Gaurav Yadav said, "In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police apprehends Manjit Singh Bedi, a wanted fugitive linked to a US-based benefits fraud case".
Background and Fraud Allegations
Federal investigators in the US previously indicted Bedi on charges of wire fraud and SNAP benefits fraud. The charges stemmed from his operation of the Asian Grocery Store in Tacoma, Washington. Investigators alleged that between March 2024 and June 2025, Bedi utilised customers' Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to process unauthorised transactions. Rather than providing eligible food items to program participants, he allegedly handed out cash while retaining half of the proceeds for himself.
Manjit Singh Bedi Wanted by FBI
The #FBI has added Manjit Singh Bedi to its Most Wanted Fraudsters List. He is #wanted for his alleged involvement in a benefits fraud scheme that defrauded the United States Government out of at least $600,000 between March of 2024 and June of 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. A… pic.twitter.com/oGJNdkz9E8
— FBI Most Wanted (@FBIMostWanted) September 3, 2026
Although initially permitted to appear in court without being immediately detained - subject to surrendering his passport and remaining within Washington state—Bedi breached his supervision conditions, prompting a federal arrest warrant issued by the US District Court for the Western District of Washington. The FBI had previously issued a notice offering a reward of up to USD 150,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. No Name Given Kamal Wanted by FBI: What Federal Agency Says About Lawrence Bishnoi Crime Group.
Following the detention, Punjab Police emphasised their ongoing cooperation with international agencies. “Punjab Police remains relentless in tracking down fugitives and dismantling transnational organised crime networks, ensuring that no one can evade justice by crossing borders,” DGP Yadav said on X.
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