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Crime
Most‑Wanted US Fraud Suspect Manjit Singh Bedi Arrested by Jalandhar Police
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 06:33 PM
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Jalandhar commissionerate police have taken into custody Manjit Singh Bedi, who was on the US most‑wanted list for alleged multi‑crore fraud in a government food‑assistance scheme.
Jalandhar commissionerate police announced today that they have arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, a suspect who had been placed on the United States' most‑wanted list. The arrest was carried out at a location in Jalandhar after a coordinated operation by local law‑enforcement agencies.
Bedi is alleged to have been involved in a large‑scale fraud scheme that targeted a U.S. government food‑assistance program, with investigators estimating the loss to be in the range of several crores of rupees. The fraud reportedly involved falsified applications and the diversion of benefits intended for eligible recipients.
U.S. investigative agencies had listed Bedi as a high‑priority target, citing his role in the transnational financial crime. Following his detention, Indian authorities are expected to liaise with their American counterparts to determine the next steps, including possible extradition or prosecution under Indian law.
Police officials declined to disclose further details pending formal charges, but confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody and will appear before a magistrate shortly.
Bedi is alleged to have been involved in a large‑scale fraud scheme that targeted a U.S. government food‑assistance program, with investigators estimating the loss to be in the range of several crores of rupees. The fraud reportedly involved falsified applications and the diversion of benefits intended for eligible recipients.
U.S. investigative agencies had listed Bedi as a high‑priority target, citing his role in the transnational financial crime. Following his detention, Indian authorities are expected to liaise with their American counterparts to determine the next steps, including possible extradition or prosecution under Indian law.
Police officials declined to disclose further details pending formal charges, but confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody and will appear before a magistrate shortly.