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Goldy Brar Added to FBI Ten-Most-Wanted List
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The FBI’s Ten-Most-Wanted Designation
On September 28, 2026, the FBI placed Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and announced a $1 million reward. A federal arrest warrant was issued on July 1, 2026 by the United States District Court for the Central District of California, charging him with RICO conspiracy, extortion-related offenses, and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
Background & Context
Goldy Brar, born March 11, 1994 in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, is alleged to be the North-American lieutenant of the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime group, linked to violent acts in Southern California, the United States and Canada. Indian authorities designated him as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on January 1, 2024; Canada listed the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity on September 29, 2025. The FBI’s action follows Operation Hardball, a multi-year investigation that unsealed three indictments on July 7, 2026, charging 37 defendants connected to India-based transnational crime groups.
Timeline
- May 29, 2022 – Brar claims responsibility for the murder of Punjabi singer-politician Sidhu Moose Wala.
- June 18, 2023 – U.S. indictment alleges Brar and Bishnoi ordered the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia.
- July 1, 2026 – Federal arrest warrant issued in Los Angeles.
- July 7, 2026 – Operation Hardball indictments announced.
- September 28, 2026 – FBI adds Brar to Ten Most Wanted list and offers $1 million reward.
Data & Statistics
- Prosecutors allege the Bishnoi enterprise stole approximately 520 kg of cocaine from rival traffickers in greater Los Angeles between March 2024 and July 2025.
- Brar is the 543rd individual added to the Ten-Most-Wanted list since 1950; 28 of those have been linked to crimes in the Los Angeles region.
Official Statements & Responses
- The FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office, led by Assistant Director in Charge Patrick Grandy, said Brar is a top priority and warned the public not to approach him.
- First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli emphasized that the listing demonstrates the administration’s determination to target transnational criminal gangs.
Criticism & Opposition
A senior Punjab Police intelligence officer criticized Canadian authorities for not arresting Brar despite precise location information and an Interpol Red Corner Notice, noting his removal from Canada’s BOLO list without explanation.
Why It Matters
The designation raises Brar’s public profile, potentially increasing tips that could lead to his capture and highlighting U.S. law-enforcement focus on India-origin transnational gangs that exploit diaspora communities for extortion and drug trafficking.