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Punjab Police Arrest U.S. Citizen for $600,000 SNAP Fraud

9/6/2026

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Punjab police arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, a U.S. citizen, on fraud charges.
Manjit Singh Bedi allegedly stole $600,000 from SNAP by swapping EBT purchases for cash.
A grand jury indicted Manjit Singh Bedi in April 2026, issuing a May 21 warrant for passport-surrender violation.
The FBI offered $150,000 for tips that led to Manjit Singh Bedi’s capture.
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald said the Justice Department will hold fraudsters accountable worldwide.

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Story summary

Punjab police arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, a U.S. citizen, on fraud charges.
Manjit Singh Bedi allegedly stole $600,000 from SNAP by swapping EBT purchases for cash.
A grand jury indicted Manjit Singh Bedi in April 2026, issuing a May 21 warrant for passport-surrender violation.
The FBI offered $150,000 for tips that led to Manjit Singh Bedi’s capture.
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald said the Justice Department will hold fraudsters accountable worldwide.