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FBI-Wanted Man Arrested in Jalandhar

14 sourcesUpdated 4 Sept 2026, 8:37 pm Coverage regionsGlobal · India · International
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Jalandhar police arrested Manjit Singh Bedi in connection with an alleged U.S. fraud case.

Police say the case involves about $600,000 in corporate fraud.

One report says the FBI had added Bedi to its most-wanted fraudsters list and announced a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to his capture.

Police also said he allegedly fled to India after ignoring an FBI notice to surrender his passport.

Why it mattersThe arrest could help recover losses and shows cross-border fraud cases can reach suspects in India.
More context

Authorities say a special team acted on credible intelligence and that the investigation is continuing.

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting broadly agrees that Manjit Singh Bedi was arrested in Jalandhar and that he is linked to an alleged U.S. fraud case. It also agrees that police say the investigation remains open.

What is changing or disputed

What remains uncertain is the full extent of the alleged financial crimes and how the case will develop as investigators continue. The reports differ in emphasis on the FBI’s actions, the police account, and the scope of the alleged fraud.

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Centre1

India News Network focuses on the FBI side of the case, saying Manjit Singh Bedi was added to the agency’s most-wanted fraudsters list. It says the FBI announced a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to his capture. The report frames the case as an alleged financial fraud scheme involving complex deception techniques. It also notes that the FBI urged the public to report any information about his whereabouts.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: India News Network
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Jalandhar police are described as having arrested Manjit Singh Bedi after an intelligence-led operation. The reports say he is allegedly wanted by the FBI in a $600,000 corporate fraud case in the United States. One account says police believe he fled to India after ignoring a notice to surrender his passport. The coverage emphasizes the local arrest and the continuing investigation into the transactions and his activities after returning to India.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Republic World, WION
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India News Network Centre source Reported

FBI Adds Manjit Singh Bedi to Most-Wanted Fraudsters List

Quick source take

India News Network reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation added Manjit Singh Bedi to its most-wanted fraudsters list. The FBI announced a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to his capture. According to the agency, Bedi is wanted for an alleged financial fraud scheme involving complex deception techniques. The FBI urged the public to report any information regarding his whereabouts to assist law enforcement efforts.

Republic World Right source Reported

FBI-Wanted Man Held In Jalandhar For $600,000 Company Fraud In US

Quick source take

The Jalandhar police arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, who is allegedly wanted by the FBI for a $600,000 corporate fraud committed in the United States between 2024 and 2025. According to the police, Bedi fled to India after allegedly ignoring an FBI notice to surrender his passport. A special police team apprehended him following a credible intelligence input, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the fraudulent transactions and his activities since returning to the country.

WION Right source Provisional rating

FBI-wanted fraud accused arrested in Jalandhar over $600,000 scam

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WION reports that Jalandhar Police arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, an individual wanted by the FBI in connection with a nearly $600,000 fraud scheme. According to police statements, Bedi fled the United States after allegedly ignoring a notice to surrender his passport. The Jalandhar Police Commissioner confirmed that a local case was registered following an intelligence-led operation and special team deployment. Investigations remain ongoing to establish the full extent of the alleged financial crimes.