PTC Web Desk: Major Singh, described as a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, has been added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) most wanted list in the United States.

According to an FBI release, Major Singh is wanted for his alleged involvement in an international organised crime group and a series of federal offences linked to racketeering, illegal firearms trafficking and controlled substances.

Major Singh faces multiple federal charges

US authorities are seeking Major Singh over allegations that he was involved in a conspiracy to participate in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations (RICO) enterprise.

He is also accused of conspiring to engage in the business of dealing in firearms without a licence, conspiring to distribute controlled substances and possessing controlled substances with the intent to distribute them.

The Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime group originated in Punjab, India, and has allegedly operated in the Central District of California and other locations.

A federal arrest warrant for Singh was issued on June 25, 2026, by the United States District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles.

FBI steps up search for Indian gang network members

Major Singh is the latest Indian national linked to organised crime networks to be featured by US authorities.

Earlier, the FBI released a photograph of Amritpal Singh, 30, who had died in February 2025, along with the photograph of another Indian national from Punjab identified as Gurpreet Singh.

The FBI's action comes as US and Canadian authorities continue to target international criminal networks allegedly operating across several countries.

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Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria named in Operation Hardball

In June, jailed Punjabi gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria were among 37 individuals charged as part of a major US-led crackdown on international organised crime networks.

The operation, known as Operation Hardball, targeted criminal groups allegedly involved in violent and organised criminal activities across multiple countries.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and FBI also worked together under Operation Hardball to target the Ravinder Dhanda, Bishnoi and Bhagwanpuria networks.

Authorities said the operation disrupted the leadership structure of the groups from June 23 and led to several arrests.

Investigators reportedly seized around 1,000 kg of cocaine, one kg of heroin, firearms and cash during the operation. Several suspects are still believed to be at large.

According to the allegations, the networks operated across India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Investigators have linked the groups to alleged offences, including contract killings, extortion, racketeering, drug trafficking, firearms-related crimes and kidnapping.