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FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on fugitive wanted for violent crimes

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Mr Singh in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California on July 1.

• July 12, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has placed a bounty of $50,000 on a fugitive, Satinderjeet Singh, wanted for violent crimes in Southern California.

The FBI, in a statement on Thursday, said it is offering “a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh.”

It noted, “Mr Singh is wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group which is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California, and across the United States and Canada.”

The FBI said that Mr Singh was wanted for  acts which include assassinations of political and religious figures, shootings, murders, kidnappings, extortions, assaults, and trafficking of narcotics and weapons.  

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Mr Singh in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California on July 1.

He was also charged with racketeer, influenced and corrupt organizations conspiracy; conspiracy to interfere and attempted interference with commerce by extortion; and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. 

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