The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has placed Satinderjeet Singh on its famed Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, citing his suspected leadership role in the violent Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group.
FBI Director Kash Patel said Singh is allegedly the leader of the group’s North American operations and is accused of involvement in violent crimes across Southern California, the United States and Canada.
According to Patel, the alleged offences linked to the group include assassinations of political and religious figures, shootings, murders, kidnappings, extortion, assaults, and trafficking in narcotics and weapons.
Singh faces charges of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations (RICO) conspiracy, conspiracy to interfere with and attempted interference with commerce by extortion, and conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances with intent to distribute.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest.
Patel said the bureau had captured 10 fugitives who were on the Ten Most Wanted list since the start of the Trump administration, which he described as 2.5 times the number captured during the previous four years combined.
The FBI urged anyone with information on Singh’s whereabouts to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip through its official reporting platform.
Singh remains wanted on the allegations and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
What You Should Know
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has escalated its pursuit of Satinderjeet Singh, alleged to be the head of North American operations for the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group. Facing charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations (RICO) Act, narcotics distribution, and extortion, a $1 million bounty has been authorized for actionable leads on his whereabouts.
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