Washington, DC- The FBI has added 65-year-old Manjit Singh Bedi to its Most Wanted Fraudsters List. He is wanted for his alleged involvement in a massive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits fraud scheme that cost the U.S. government at least $600,000. The fraudulent activities took place at his business, the Asian Grocery Store in Tacoma, Washington, between March 2024 and June 2025. The Alleged Scheme: According to investigators from the FBI Seattle Field Office, Bedi illegally traded cash for SNAP benefits. Instead of selling actual food items, he would charge a customer’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card for an amount—such as $200—give the customer $100 in cash, and pocket the remaining $100 as pure profit.
Flight from JusticeBedi was originally indicted on federal wire fraud and SNAP benefits fraud charges and was permitted to remain out of custody under supervision. However, after a judge ordered him to stay in Washington and surrender his passport, Bedi fled the country by driving into Canada and later travelling to India. A federal arrest warrant was officially issued for him on May 21 after he violated his release conditions. How to Help: The Reward: The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information that directly leads to his arrest and conviction. Submitting a Tip: If you have any details regarding his whereabouts, you can call the toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or securely submit information online through the official FBI Tips Portal. Would you like more details on the specific federal charges he is facing, or are you looking for information on other fugitives currently featured on the Most Wanted Fraudsters list?AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses. Facebook·
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