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FBI-Wanted Fraudster Arrested in Punjab Over $600,000 US Scam
Police in Jalandhar have arrested a man wanted by US federal authorities in connection with a fraud case involving approximately $600,000. The arrest comes following an investigation initiated after a formal complaint was lodged in August.
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A man wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been arrested in Jalandhar in Punjab's Doaba region, authorities said. The suspect is accused of orchestrating a fraud scheme that defrauded victims in the United States of around $600,000.
According to the Jalandhar Police Commissioner, a formal complaint was registered at a city police station on August 16, 2026, triggering an investigation into the matter. Following leads generated during the probe, law enforcement personnel apprehended the accused.
Details regarding the specific nature of the fraud scheme and the identities of the victims have not been disclosed by police. The case marks a significant cooperation between Indian law enforcement and US federal authorities in bringing an internationally wanted suspect to justice.
The arrest underscores growing concerns over cross-border financial crimes originating from the region. Police said further investigation is underway to establish the full scope of the accused's activities and determine whether additional persons were involved in the scheme.