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FBI Places Indian Gang Lieutenant “Goldy Brar” on Ten-Most-Wanted List, Offers $1 Million Reward
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Core Event: FBI Seeks Capture of Satinderjeet Singh
The FBI added Satinderjeet Singh—known as “Goldy Brar”—to its Ten-Most-Wanted fugitives list and announced a US $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest. Singh is alleged to have ordered the June 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a Surrey, B.C., gurdwara and to be a senior lieutenant of the Lawrence Bishnoi organized-crime group, which operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The bureau describes him as “extremely violent, armed and dangerous” and will circulate his photograph on all FBI platforms until he is apprehended.
Background & Context
The Bishnoi gang, headed by Indian-based crime boss Lawrence Bishnoi, has been linked to murders, kidnappings, extortions, assaults and drug-trafficking in North America. Canadian authorities designated the gang a terrorist organization in 2025, citing intimidation of diaspora communities. Nijjar’s assassination sparked a diplomatic rift between Canada and India after Canadian intelligence suggested a possible Indian-government-ordered contract hit; New Delhi denies involvement.
Key Figures & Groups
- Satinderjeet Singh (Goldy Brar) – alleged North-American lieutenant of the Bishnoi gang; charged in July for ordering Nijjar’s killing.
- Lawrence Bishnoi – India-based crime boss, imprisoned in India, alleged to direct the gang from jail.
- Patrick Grandy – Assistant Director, FBI Los Angeles Field Office, spokesperson for the most-wanted addition.
- Lisa Moreland – Deputy Commissioner, RCMP, senior official on the joint investigation.
Timeline
- June 2023 – Hardeep Singh Nijjar shot dead in Surrey, B.C.
- July 2023 – U.S. federal indictment naming Singh for arranging the murder.
- July 2024 – FBI adds Singh to its Ten-Most-Wanted list and announces the reward.
- 2025 – Canada lists the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization.
Data & Statistics
- Reward: US $1 million for information leading to Singh’s arrest.
- FBI designation: Singh is the 543rd individual added to the Ten-Most-Wanted list.
- Physical description: black hair, brown eyes, 5 ft 9 in, 220 lb.
Official Statements & Responses
- “He joins the notorious Top 10 list because he is considered extremely violent and an enemy to the public,” — Patrick Grandy, FBI Los Angeles Field Office.
- “Goldy Brar and his network have wreaked devastating havoc to so many lives and families for years,” — Lisa Moreland, RCMP Deputy Commissioner.
The FBI emphasized its ongoing partnership with the RCMP on cross-border investigations. The RCMP confirmed that no interruption to cooperation has been detected despite media reports of a temporary pause in intelligence sharing.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Canadian sources allege Nijjar’s killing was a contract hit ordered by the Indian government; India denies involvement.
- Media suggested the FBI halted intelligence sharing after a tweet by Director Kash Patel; an RCMP inquiry found no evidence of a suspension.
What’s Next
The FBI tip line (1-800-225-5324) remains open for leads on Singh’s whereabouts. U.S. and Canadian agencies will continue to target the Bishnoi network and pursue additional charges related to the Nijjar assassination and other transnational crimes.