FBI Returns Most Wanted Fraudster Manjit Singh Bedi to US After India Arrest in $600K SNAP Scheme Manjit Singh Bedi, one of the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters, was returned to the United States after his arrest in India. He is accused of stealing more than $600,000 in federal food stamp benefits through a SNAP fraud scheme at a Tacoma grocery store. A fugitive accused of stealing more than $600,000 in federal food stamp benefits has been returned to the United States after being arrested in India last month, FBI Director Kash Patel announced. Manjit Singh Bedi, one of the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters, was wanted on federal charges stemming from an alleged Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud scheme at a grocery store in Tacoma, Washington. BACK IN THE US - Manjit Singh Bedi, one of the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters, arrested in September in India, Patel posted on X. According to federal officials, Bedi allegedly defrauded the US government of at least $600,000 through a SNAP fraud scheme between March 2024 and June 2025 while operating an Asian grocery store in Tacoma.Manjit Singh Bedi Allegedly Stole SNAP BenefitsThe FBI said Bedi allegedly swiped SNAP recipients' Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, provided cash instead of eligible food purchases and kept roughly half the benefits for himself. Authorities arrested Bedi in India after alleging he fled the United States while facing wire fraud and SNAP benefits fraud charges. After being indicted in connection with the scheme, Bedi allegedly drove to Canada before fleeing to India.A federal arrest warrant charging him with violating the conditions of his release was issued on May 21, 2026. Patel highlighted the FBI's recent success in bringing fugitives back to the United States. This is the latest in an unprecedented stretch of success in bringing high-value targets back to the United States through strong partnerships with our foreign law enforcement counterparts, Patel said.Over the past 20 months, we've secured 260 extraditions and removals, an increase of more than 70% compared to the previous 20-month period, he added. Patel said Bedi is now one of six fugitives captured through the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters program since the list was created three months ago. This marks yet another significant moment for the historic FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters program, he said.FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters Program Captures Sixth FugitiveBedi, a naturalized US citizen, was previously the subject of an FBI reward offering up to $150,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. In the months since the establishment of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, the Department of Justice has launched over 1,000 major fraud enforcement actions across the country. Coordinated efforts aim to protect taxpayer dollars from schemes targeting Medicaid, SNAP, HUD, Social Security and SBA programs.These federal programs are designed to assist vulnerable groups, including the elderly, sick, and homeless. Patel said Bedi will now face justice in the United States for his alleged crimes.