Department of Justice Announces Over 1,000 Major Fraud Enforcement Actions

Since the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, the Department of Justice has taken significant steps by initiating more than 1,000 major fraud enforcement actions nationwide. These efforts are part of a coordinated plan aimed at safeguarding taxpayer funds from fraudulent operations targeting federal programs like Medicaid, SNAP, HUD, Social Security, and SBA. These programs are crucial for supporting vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, sick, and homeless.

In a noteworthy development, Manjit Singh Bedi—an individual wanted for allegedly stealing over $600,000 in federal food stamp benefits—was apprehended in India and returned to the United States, as confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel. Bedi had been listed among the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters and faced federal charges related to a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud scheme at a grocery store in Tacoma, Washington.

Patel made a post on X regarding Bedi’s return, emphasizing the effectiveness of recent efforts by the FBI to bring fugitives back to the U.S. He highlighted that this captures yet another high-profile target through strong international collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

Over the last 20 months, there have been 260 extraditions and removals, which is a remarkable increase of over 70% compared to the same timeframe in the past. Federal officials allege that Bedi orchestrated a SNAP fraud scheme that resulted in defrauding the government of at least $600,000 between March 2024 and June 2025 while operating an Asian grocery store.

Allegations against Bedi include stealing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards from SNAP recipients, providing cash in lieu of legitimate food purchases, and keeping about half of the benefits for personal gain. Following an indictment connected to the scheme, Bedi reportedly fled to Canada before eventually making his way to India.

A federal arrest warrant was issued for him on May 21, 2026, due to violations of his release conditions. Patel noted that Bedi is now one of six fugitives captured as part of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters initiative since its launch just three months ago.

This marks another significant achievement for the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters program. Bedi, who is a naturalized U.S. citizen, had previously been the subject of an FBI reward of up to $150,000 for information that could lead to his arrest and conviction. Now, he is set to face trial in the United States for his alleged actions, and Patel expressed gratitude to all partners involved in the case.