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Crime
FBI’s Most‑Wanted Indian‑origin SNAP Fraud Suspect Manjit Singh Extradited from Punjab
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🗓 17 Oct 2026, 03:31 AM
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Manjit Singh, an Indian-origin suspect on the FBI’s most‑wanted list for allegedly orchestrating a $600,000 SNAP fraud, was arrested in Punjab and subsequently extradited to the United States.
Manjit Singh, identified as an Indian-origin national, was taken into custody by Punjab police after being flagged on the FBI’s most‑wanted list for a large‑scale SNAP benefit fraud. The arrest took place in the northern state following a coordinated effort between Indian law‑enforcement agencies and U.S. authorities.
Investigators allege that Singh played a central role in a scheme that siphoned approximately $600,000 from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal aid program aimed at low‑income households. The fraud is reported to have involved false applications and the diversion of benefits to accounts controlled by the suspect.
Following his detention, Singh was handed over to U.S. officials under an extradition arrangement. He is now being transported back to the United States to face federal charges related to the SNAP fraud case. The extradition underscores the ongoing cooperation between India and the United States in tackling transnational financial crimes.
Investigators allege that Singh played a central role in a scheme that siphoned approximately $600,000 from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal aid program aimed at low‑income households. The fraud is reported to have involved false applications and the diversion of benefits to accounts controlled by the suspect.
Following his detention, Singh was handed over to U.S. officials under an extradition arrangement. He is now being transported back to the United States to face federal charges related to the SNAP fraud case. The extradition underscores the ongoing cooperation between India and the United States in tackling transnational financial crimes.