Jalandhar Police Nabs Most wanted fugitive fraudster linked in US SNAP Fraud Case

September 4, 2026

Jalandhar: In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, a fugitive wanted in the US for benefit fraud. Bedi was reportedly on the list of the US’s ‘Most-Wanted Fraudsters’ and was wanted in connection with a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit fraud case.

According to the police, the accused had fled to India via Canada in April 2026 to evade the law.

Accused linked to US SNAP fraud case

A case regarding SNAP benefit fraud had been registered against Manjit Singh Bedi in the US. He had arrived in India from abroad to escape legal action, following which the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police arrested him.

Punjab Police intensifies crackdown on transnational crime

The Punjab Police is continuously taking action to apprehend fugitives and dismantle organized crime networks operating internationally. The police state that it is impossible to evade the law by crossing borders.