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FBI lists India-born Manjit Singh Bedi as wanted
The Hindu··4 Sept
The FBI has added India-born Manjit Singh Bedi to its most wanted fraudsters list over alleged SNAP benefits fraud in Tacoma, Washington. The bureau said he swiped Electronic Benefit Transfer cards and gave cash, keeping half the proceeds. It alleged at least $6 lakh was taken between March 2024 and June 2025. A reward of up to $150,000 is offered.
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What It Means For You
- The FBI is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to Bedi's arrest and conviction.
- A federal arrest warrant was issued on May 21 after alleged supervision violations.
- Bedi was ordered to surrender his passport and remain in Washington state before fleeing.
What's Happening
- The FBI said Bedi ran Asian Grocery Store in Tacoma and misused SNAP EBT cards.
- After indictment for wire fraud and SNAP fraud, he appeared in court without arrest.
- The bureau said he later drove to Canada and then fled to India.
What SNAP Cards Cover
- SNAP is the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme for food benefits.
- The FBI said Bedi is a naturalised U.S. citizen originally from India.
- The alleged period cited runs from March 2024 to June 2025.
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