The FBI has placed Manjit Singh Bedi, the owner of a small Tacoma grocery store, on its most wanted fraudsters list. Bedi allegedly siphoned government benefits by swiping SNAP EBT cards and dispensing cash, costing the U.S. government over $6 lakh between March 2024 and June 2025. A reward of up to $150,000 has been offered for information leading to his arrest.

  • Manjit Singh Bedi added to FBI's most wanted fraudsters list.
  • Government lost over $6 lakh ($6,00,000) due to fraud.
  • Reward of up to $150,000 offered for his arrest.

The FBI has placed Manjit Singh Bedi, owner of a small grocery store in Tacoma, Washington, on its most wanted fraudsters list.

Bedi, a naturalized U.S. citizen, allegedly swiped customers’ Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and provided cash in lieu of food under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), siphoning funds from the U.S. government.

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According to the FBI, Bedi defrauded the government of at least $6,00,000 (about ₹6 lakh) between March 2024 and June 2025, keeping roughly half of the proceeds for himself.

After being indicted for wire fraud and SNAP benefits fraud, Bedi was allowed to appear in court without being arrested.

The court ordered Bedi to surrender his passport and remain in Washington state; however, he later fled to Canada and then to India.

A federal arrest warrant was issued on May 21 after he was charged with violating conditions of supervision.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that SNAP fraud cases are on the rise, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars.

"Such fraud undermines public trust in government assistance programs," a senior FBI official said.
Did You Know?: The SNAP program has assisted nearly 40 million households in the United States since 2012.

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