FBI extradites most-wanted fraudster from India
Manjeet Singh Bedi, a fraudster accused of exploiting U.S. government SNAP benefits, has been extradited from India to the United States. Bedi had previously fled to India after being indicted for wire fraud and violating court orders in Washington state.
Why it matters
This case demonstrates the effectiveness of international law enforcement cooperation in tracking and returning fugitives who attempt to evade the U.S. justice system.
FBI extradites most-wanted fraudster from India left Photo: X/@FBIMostWanted. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rug9lq/article71435780.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Screenshot%202026-09-06%20195933.png Manjeet Singh Bedi, who was arrested in India last month, was brought back to the U.S. on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) night, Acting U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd said Washington A most-wanted fraudster accused of irregularities in U.S. government schemes has been extradited from India, the Department of Justice has said. Manjeet Singh Bedi, who was arrested in India last month, was brought back to the U.S. on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) night, Acting U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd said. Punjab police arrest fraudster who fled U.S. to evade law storyline 1 Mr. Bedi will appear before the Western District Court of Washington state on Friday (October 15, 2026). “The arrest and return of Manjit Singh Bedi marks yet another significant moment for the historic FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters program,” said FBI Director Kash Patel.
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