Punjab Police officials have successfully apprehended Manjit Singh Bedi, a 65-year-old resident of Jalandhar, who was recently featured on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) most-wanted list. The accused is alleged to have been involved in a US government benefits fraud worth around $600,000 (approximately ₹5.6 crore).
Authorities believe that Bedi left the United States in April this year and reached India via Canada to evade legal proceedings.
- Fled via Canada — Bedi left the United States in April this year and entered India via Canada to evade legal proceedings.
- FBI Most Wanted status — The accused was recently placed on the FBI list of most-wanted fraudsters for the alleged fraud.
- Jalandhar arrest — The 65-year-old was arrested in Jalandhar by Punjab Police.
