EXCLUSIVE: FBI's fifth Most Wanted Fraudster captured after alleged SNAP scam suspect arrested in India
Manjit Singh Bedi was arrested in India after allegedly fleeing the U.S. to escape SNAP benefits fraud charges tied to an alleged $600,000 EBT scheme.
TL;DR
- Manjit Singh Bedi, wanted for alleged SNAP benefits fraud, was arrested in India.
- This is the fifth arrest in three months for the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters initiative.
- Bedi is accused of defrauding the U.S. of at least $600,000 through an EBT card scheme.
- He allegedly fled to India after being indicted and ordered to surrender his passport.
- The FBI is working with Indian authorities to extradite Bedi to the United States.
- The initiative targets fugitives accused of major financial crimes and has led to five arrests collectively accused of over $2 billion in fraud.