Jalandhar Police Arrests FBI-Wanted Manjeet Singh Bedi Over $600,000 Fraud Case

Jalandhar, September 4 (Daily Kiran) : Jalandhar’s police department has made a significant arrest in an international fraud case, apprehending Manjeet Singh Bedi, who is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a scheme defrauding the U.S. government of $600,000. The arrest took place on September 4, 2026, following an investigation that revealed Bedi’s connection to a broader fraudulent operation.

According to police officials, Bedi had fled from the United States to Canada before entering India in April 2026. The operation was conducted under the guidance of Police Commissioner Satinder Singh and DCP of the Special Branch, Manpreet Singh.

Bedi, the son of the late Diwan Singh, resides at 121/7 Amar Nagar, Gulab Devi Road, Jalandhar. An FIR was registered against him on May 16, 2026, under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, which highlighted the international nature of the fraud.

Investigations revealed that Bedi operated an Asian grocery store in Tacoma, Washington, where he exploited the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This program provides government benefits to low-income families via Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. Allegedly, instead of providing full food supplies to customers, Bedi would give them half the cash value of their benefits and keep the rest for himself. This fraudulent activity reportedly occurred between March 2024 and June 2025, resulting in a loss of approximately $600,000 to the U.S. government.

The FBI had issued a warrant for Bedi’s arrest and placed him on their list of most-wanted fraudsters. After fleeing to Canada, he ultimately returned to India, where he was apprehended.

The Jalandhar police are now conducting a thorough investigation into Bedi’s international travel records, bank accounts, and financial transactions. They are also in contact with U.S. authorities to confirm details regarding his wanted status. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement committed to uncovering any additional fraudulent activities connected to Bedi.