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FBI puts Indian gangster Goldy Brar on Ten Most Wanted list with $1 million reward
Reported by Shreya Kapoor (Senior Writer) · Hindustan Times - India ·
Confirmed by a second source: Times of India - Top Stories
What Happened
FBI adds Goldy Brar to its Ten Most Wanted list, offering up to $1 million for tips that lead to his capture. Brar, also known as Satinderjeep Singh, is accused of leading the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s racketeering, extortion and drug‑trafficking operations. He is believed to be living in the United States. The move follows Operation Hard Ball, a joint US‑Canada crackdown on three India‑linked crime groups – the Bishnoi gang, the Dhanda organised crime group and the Bhagwanpuria gang – which resulted in 37 charges for extortion, racketeering and drug offences. After the operation was announced in July, 24 suspects were arrested or detained, four more were captured later, one was found dead and five remain at large, including Brar.
Reaction
FBI Los Angeles Field Office Assistant Director in Charge Patrick Grandy said the list will put Brar’s photo on every FBI website and social media platform, increasing public awareness. RCMP deputy commissioner of federal policing Lisa Moreland warned that Brar’s network has caused murders, shootings, death threats, arson and drug trafficking, and pledged continued cooperation with the FBI.
Context
The Bishnoi gang is also linked to the June 2023 killing of pro‑Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, showing the group’s reach across borders.
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
FBI placed Goldy Brar on its Ten Most Wanted list and announced a reward of up to $1 million for tips. The decision followed Operation Hard Ball, a US‑Canada effort that targeted three India‑linked gangs and led to dozens of arrests and charges.
Why It Matters
Putting Brar on the most‑wanted list raises his public profile, making it harder for him to hide and encouraging people with information to come forward. The reward and widespread publicity aim to generate leads that can break the Bishnoi gang’s network, which has been linked to violent crimes, extortion and drug trafficking across North America. Cooperation between the FBI and the RCMP shows how transnational crime groups are being pursued jointly, highlighting the importance of cross‑border law‑enforcement collaboration.
What Happens Next
Authorities will continue to circulate Brar’s photo on FBI sites and social media, monitor tips, and work with Canadian partners to locate him. The reward remains available until Brar is captured, and any credible information is expected to be investigated promptly. If captured, Bror will face the racketeering and drug‑related charges already filed against him.