FBI returns fugitive accused of $600K US food stamp fraud from India

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 10:28 · Archive

Manjit Singh Bedi, accused of stealing $600,000 in SNAP benefits in Tacoma, has been returned to the United States after arrest in India.

Manjit Singh Bedi, one of the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters, has been returned to the United States after being arrested in India last month, FBI Director Kash Patel announced. Bedi was wanted on federal charges stemming from an alleged SNAP fraud scheme at an Asian grocery store in Tacoma, Washington.

According to federal officials, Bedi allegedly defrauded the government of at least $600,000 through the scheme between March 2024 and June 2025. The FBI said he allegedly swiped SNAP recipients' Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, provided cash instead of eligible food purchases and kept roughly half the benefits for himself. After being indicted, 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 21 May 2026.

FBI Director Patel highlighted the case as part of a broader success in bringing fugitives back to the United States. He stated that over the past 20 months, the FBI had secured 260 extraditions and removals, an increase of more than 70 per cent compared to the previous 20-month period.

How it is being reported

• FBI returns ‘Most Wanted’ fraudster to US after India arrest in alleged $600K SNAP food stamp schemeManjit Singh Bedi allegedly swiped EBT cards at his Tacoma grocery store, giving cash and keeping half the benefits.New York Post · 16 Oct, 10:07
• FBI returns 'Most Wanted' fraudster to US after India arrest in alleged $600K SNAP food stamp schemeFBI Director Kash Patel announced Manjit Singh Bedi, accused of stealing over $600,000 in SNAP benefits in Tacoma, has been returned from India.Fox News · 16 Oct, 04:29

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