FBI Adds Indian-Origin Manjit Singh Bedi to Most Wanted Fraudsters List

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has added Indian-born Manjit Singh Bedi to its Most Wanted Fraudsters list for his alleged role in a $600,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program scheme. Authorities are urging the public to assist in locating him for questioning.

4 Sept, 02:35 — 4 Sept, 07:23

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Why this matters

SNAP fraud undermines public trust in federal nutrition programs and diverts resources from vulnerable populations. This case highlights how domestic benefit systems can be exploited through card skimming, prompting federal intervention and cross-border law enforcement attention.

Key entitiesManjit Bedi FBI Tacoma, Washington SNAP

The Story

What 5 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Manjit Bedi has been added to the FBI Most Wanted list
Bedi committed fraud using government benefits cards intended for food purchases
The scheme involved providing cash to customers in exchange for their SNAP benefits

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Manjit Bedi was added to the FBI Most Wanted list

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The fraud scheme involved approximately $600,000 in stolen SNAP benefits

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Bedi operated a grocery store in Tacoma, Washington

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Bedi swiped customers' government benefits cards to distribute cash instead of food

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Exact fraud amount of $600,000

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Specific location of Bedi's grocery store in Tacoma, Washington

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Coverage leans: center

Both outlets maintain a straightforward, fact-based approach to reporting a criminal indictment with no discernible political slant.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual9h ago

FBI adds India-origin man Manjit Singh Bedi to most-wanted fraudsters list

The FBI has placed Manjit Singh Bedi on its most-wanted list due to accusations of fraudulent activities amounting to over $600,000 in government benefits. Allegedly exploiting customer EBT cards for cash instead of food, Bedi fled to Canada and then to India following criminal charges. A significant reward is being offered by the FBI for any information that could lead to his capture.

By TRISHA MAHAJAN

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual13h ago

Indian-origin man added to FBI's ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ List; who is Manjit Bedi

The FBI indicated that Bedi has fled to India and has offered $150,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction.

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ndtvMostly Factual13h ago

India-Born US Citizen Added To FBI's Most Wanted List In Fraud Case

Manjit Bedi operated a small grocery store in Tacoma, Washington, and swiped customers' government benefits cards to give them cash instead of food under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme

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moneycontrol14h ago