Washington: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and announced a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest.
According to the FBI, Brar is wanted for his alleged involvement with the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group, which authorities accuse of carrying out violent criminal activities in the US and Canada.
FBI Lists Alleged Crimes Linked To Goldy Brar
The FBI said the alleged activities associated with the group include targeted assassinations, shootings, murders, kidnappings, extortion, assaults and trafficking of narcotics and weapons.
Authorities allege that Brar serves as the group’s leader in North America. The FBI also said the group has been linked to the alleged killing of a prominent political and religious figure.
Brar has become the 543rd person to be placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list since it was established in 1950.
Goldy Brar Facing Multiple Charges In US
According to federal authorities, an arrest warrant for Singh was issued on July 1, 2026, by the US District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles.
He has been charged with racketeer influenced and corrupt organisations (RICO) conspiracy, conspiracy to interfere with and attempted interference with commerce by extortion, and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
The FBI said Singh has ties to Sacramento and Fresno in California, along with Canada, India and Mexico. Authorities believe he may be residing in California or parts of Canada and have described him as armed and extremely dangerous.
FBI Announces $1 Million Reward
The FBI has announced a reward of up to $1 million for information that leads to Singh’s capture.
FBI officials said adding Brar to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list reflects the priority given to his apprehension. The agency has appealed to the public to provide any information that could help investigators locate him.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) also said it would continue working with the FBI and other partners to apprehend Brar.
Operation Hardball And India-Based Crime Groups
The development comes after the US Attorney’s Office announced the results of Operation Hardball on July 7. The operation involved the unsealing of three indictments charging 37 defendants allegedly connected to three India-based transnational organised crime groups.
According to US authorities, the years-long investigation focused on alleged racketeering, targeted killings, shootings, extortion, arson and international trafficking of narcotics.
RCMP officials have also accused Brar and his network of being linked to violent crimes, including murders, shootings, death threats, extortion, arson and drug trafficking.
The FBI has urged anyone with information about Brar’s whereabouts to contact authorities.
