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Crime
Wanted US Fraud Suspect Manjeet Bedi Arrested in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 06:35 PM
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Manjeet Bedi, wanted by U.S. authorities for a multi‑crore fraud, was taken into custody by Punjab police in Jalandhar.
Punjab police announced the arrest of Manjeet Bedi in Jalandhar on charges of a multi‑crore fraud that has drawn the attention of U.S. law‑enforcement agencies. The suspect, who had been listed as a wanted individual in the United States, was apprehended following a coordinated operation by local authorities.
According to the police statement, Bedi's alleged financial scheme involved the misappropriation of funds amounting to several crore rupees, prompting an international investigation. U.S. officials had issued a notice seeking his detention and possible extradition to face trial.
The arrest underscores the collaborative efforts between Indian and foreign agencies to curb cross‑border financial crimes. Further legal proceedings, including any extradition request, are expected to be addressed by the courts in the coming days.
According to the police statement, Bedi's alleged financial scheme involved the misappropriation of funds amounting to several crore rupees, prompting an international investigation. U.S. officials had issued a notice seeking his detention and possible extradition to face trial.
The arrest underscores the collaborative efforts between Indian and foreign agencies to curb cross‑border financial crimes. Further legal proceedings, including any extradition request, are expected to be addressed by the courts in the coming days.