Indian-Origin Manjit Singh Bedi Returns To US To Face fraud Charges After Arrest In Punjab, FBI Confirms

FBI's one of the most wanted fraudsters Manjit Singh Bedi returned to the US

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Washington DC: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday confirmed that Manjit Singh Bedi, an alleged fraudster arrested in India in September, had returned to the United States. Bedi is facing charges of defrauding the country of at least USD 600,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds.

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"No matter how far someone may flee and no matter how long it may take, the FBI is committed to pursuing those who attempt to outrun the consequences of their criminal actions, even when they seek to evade the justice system by hiding overseas," Special Agent in Charge Mike Herrington said in a press briefing.

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FBI Director Kash Patel also confirmed the development on his X account. "Back in the US – Manjit Singh Bedi, one of the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters, arrested in September in India," Patel said.

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He said Bedi's return marked another milestone for the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters programme, with six individuals on the list having been captured since its creation three months ago.

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"This marks yet another significant moment for the historic FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters program – Bedi is one of…

Original source: https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi

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