In a significant development, Jalandhar Police have arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, reportedly wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and linked to a nearly $600,000 fraud case. Jalandhar Police Commissioner confirmed that the fraud case was filed at a city police station on August 16, 2026, after cops launched a probe. The move comes after police received an input about Bedi and deployed a special team to track him down a few days ago. The Commissioner stated that Bedi was eventually intercepted and arrested while he was travelling. The Commissioner stated that Bedi was eventually intercepted and arrested while he was travelling. His arrest came after Bedi reportedly carried out fraud worth nearly $600,000 in the US, in the name of a company between 2024 and 2025.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-10-killed-in-explosion-at-bolivia-military-base-several-injured-1788575337565">At least 10 killed in explosion at Bolivia military base, several injured</a><h3>FBI arrested after specific intelligence</h3>The FBI had declared Bedi a wanted individual and reportedly issued a notice instructing him to surrender his passport and other materials to the agency. However, police said he allegedly ignored this and fled the US, eventually making his way back to India. The FBI had also reportedly offered a reward for information that could lead to his arrest. According to Jalandhar Police, the arrest resulted from specific intelligence and a coordinated operation carried out by their special team. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of the alleged fraud and Bedi's activities since returning to India.

The FBI had declared Bedi a wanted individual and reportedly issued a notice instructing him to surrender his passport and other materials to the agency. However, police said he allegedly ignored this and fled the US.

In a significant development, Jalandhar Police have arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, reportedly wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and linked to a nearly $600,000 fraud case. Jalandhar Police Commissioner confirmed that the fraud case was filed at a city police station on August 16, 2026, after cops launched a probe. The move comes after police received an input about Bedi and deployed a special team to track him down a few days ago. The Commissioner stated that Bedi was eventually intercepted and arrested while he was travelling. The Commissioner stated that Bedi was eventually intercepted and arrested while he was travelling. His arrest came after Bedi reportedly carried out fraud worth nearly $600,000 in the US, in the name of a company between 2024 and 2025. Also read: At least 10 killed in explosion at Bolivia military base, several injured FBI arrested after specific intelligence The FBI had declared Bedi a wanted individual and reportedly issued a notice instructing him to surrender his passport and other materials to the agency. However, police said he allegedly ignored this and fled the US, eventually making his way back to India. The FBI had also reportedly offered a reward for information that could lead to his arrest. According to Jalandhar Police, the arrest resulted from specific intelligence and a coordinated operation carried out by their special team. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of the alleged fraud and Bedi's activities since returning to India.

The FBI had declared Bedi a wanted individual and reportedly issued a notice instructing him to surrender his passport and other materials to the agency. However, police said he allegedly ignored this and fled the US.

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

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