FBI-Wanted Fraudster Nabbed In Jalandhar Over $600,000 Corporate Scam In US
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In a high-stakes intelligence-led operation, Jalandhar Police have arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, a fugitive wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a corporate fraud case amounting to nearly $600,000 (approx. ₹5 crore).
The accused, who fled the United States to evade federal prosecution, was intercepted by a specially deployed police team while travelling through the city.
The US Scam And Escape To India
According to senior law enforcement officials, Bedi allegedly orchestrated a massive financial fraud in the US between 2024 and 2025 using a corporate entity as a front.
According to FBI, “Bedi operated a small grocery store in Tacoma, Washington, called Asian Grocery Store. He purportedly sold food to participants of the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) through their EBT cards. However, instead of selling participants food, Bedi is alleged to have swiped their cards and given them cash, keeping half of the proceeds for himself.”
Following the investigation, American authorities and the FBI issued official notices directing Bedi to surrender his passport and travel documents.
Instead of complying with federal directives, Bedi drove to Canada and fled to India, prompting the FBI to declare him a wanted fugitive and place a reward ($150,000) on information leading to his capture.
Coordinated Hunt And Arrest In Punjab
The legal net began tightening on August 16, 2026, when a formal fraud case was registered at a local police station in Jalandhar. Acting on crucial intelligence received earlier this week regarding his presence in the district, Jalandhar Police Commissionerate formed a specialized operational unit to track his movements.
Officers successfully intercepted Bedi's vehicle during transit, taking him into custody without incident. Local authorities are currently interrogating the accused to map out his local hideouts, financial dealings in India, and the full scope of his activities since returning from the US. Further legal proceedings regarding his custody and international law enforcement coordination are underway.
