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Crime
Punjab Police Arrest US Fraud Fugitive in Jalandhar After Canada Transit
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 03:34 AM
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Punjab police have detained a United States citizen wanted in a fraud investigation after he entered India via Canada, arresting him in Jalandhar.
Punjab police announced the arrest of a United States national suspected of involvement in a fraud case. The suspect was taken into custody in the city of Jalandhar after authorities traced his entry into India through Canada.
The investigation revealed that the individual had fled the United States to evade law enforcement and used Canada as a transit point before reaching Punjab.
Police officials said the arrest is part of a broader effort to curb cross‑border financial crimes and that further legal proceedings will follow according to Indian law.
The investigation revealed that the individual had fled the United States to evade law enforcement and used Canada as a transit point before reaching Punjab.
Police officials said the arrest is part of a broader effort to curb cross‑border financial crimes and that further legal proceedings will follow according to Indian law.