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Indian Gangster Major Singh Added to FBI Most Wanted List

Major Singh, 29, is wanted for alleged crimes linked to a transnational syndicate. He faces RICO Act charges.

Mumbai Alert · World Desk
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World Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 19 August 2026 at 04:34 pm
Indian Gangster Major Singh Added to FBI Most Wanted List

Major Singh, a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, has been placed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Most Wanted list. The 29-year-old Indian gangster is wanted in the US for his alleged involvement in activities linked to the transnational criminal syndicate.

Singh faces charges of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing in firearms without a licence. The allegations against him are yet to be proven in court.

The Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang is an organised transnational criminal organisation that originated in Punjab and operated in California and elsewhere in the US. Authorities have linked the group to a range of alleged criminal activities, including conspiracy under racketeering laws, dealing in firearms without a licence, and distribution of controlled substances.

A federal arrest warrant was issued against Singh on June 25, 2026, in the US District Court for the Central District of California. The FBI has appealed to anyone with information about Singh to contact a local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online.

Singh's inclusion on the Most Wanted list puts a sharper spotlight on the alleged international reach of the gang. The FBI has released his photograph and described him as approximately five feet eight inches tall, weighing about 182 pounds, with black hair and black eyes.

The case against Singh comes against the backdrop of a wider crackdown on India-based transnational organised crime groups. In a joint operation earlier this month, law enforcement agencies in the US, Canada, and Europe arrested 24 people linked to three such groups.

The US Department of Justice charged a total of 37 people as part of Operation Hardball, which included the indictment of several individuals linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. The arrests and indictments show that authorities across several countries are coordinating their response to alleged transnational organised crime.

The crackdown on transnational crime groups is a significant development in the global effort to combat organised crime. The inclusion of Major Singh on the FBI's Most Wanted list highlights the seriousness with which US authorities are treating the alleged operations of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang.

The case also underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating transnational crime. The joint operation that led to the arrest of 24 people linked to India-based crime groups demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies across countries.

In conclusion, the addition of Major Singh to the FBI's Most Wanted list is a significant development in the global effort to combat transnational organised crime. The case highlights the importance of international cooperation and the seriousness with which US authorities are treating the alleged operations of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang.

Frequently asked questions

What is Major Singh wanted for?

Major Singh is wanted for alleged crimes linked to a transnational syndicate, including conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing in firearms without a licence.

What is the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang?

The Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang is an organised transnational criminal organisation that originated in Punjab and operated in California and elsewhere in the US.

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