The FBI has officially added Manjit Bedi to its Most Wanted list in connection with a significant fraud investigation. Bedi, who operated a small grocery store in Tacoma, Washington, is accused of orchestrating a scheme involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.

According to federal investigators, Bedi allegedly engaged in a practice known as 'trafficking' benefits. This involved swiping customers' government-issued Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to provide them with cash rather than the food items the program is intended to cover. By doing so, Bedi reportedly bypassed federal regulations designed to ensure that taxpayer-funded assistance is used exclusively for nutritional support. While the specific total dollar amount of the alleged fraud has not been finalized in public reports, the inclusion of Bedi on the FBI’s high-priority list indicates the severity with which federal authorities are treating the case.

Bedi, an India-born U.S. citizen, is currently the subject of an active manhunt. The FBI has requested that anyone with information regarding his whereabouts contact local law enforcement or federal agents immediately. The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to crack down on the misuse of social safety net programs, which officials argue undermines the integrity of the SNAP system and diverts resources away from intended recipients.