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FBI Says Manjit Singh Bedi Returned After SNAP Theft Arrest

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC · How we work

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced Manjit Singh Bedi returned to the United States after his arrest in India.
Bedi allegedly stole at least $600,000 in SNAP benefits from a Tacoma grocery store between March 2024 and June 2025.
A federal warrant for release-condition violation was issued on May 21, 2026.
He is one of fugitives captured via FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters program, which logged 260 extraditions and a 70% rise.

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced Manjit Singh Bedi returned to the United States after his arrest in India.
Bedi allegedly stole at least $600,000 in SNAP benefits from a Tacoma grocery store between March 2024 and June 2025.
A federal warrant for release-condition violation was issued on May 21, 2026.
He is one of fugitives captured via FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters program, which logged 260 extraditions and a 70% rise.