On September 28, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation added Indian gangster Satinderjeet Singh-widely known by his alias Goldy Brar-to its historic Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Federal authorities are offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading directly to his arrest. Singh is the 543rd addition to the agency’s notorious list and is considered extremely violent, armed, and dangerous by U.S. law enforcement.
U.S. federal prosecutors formally charged Singh in July 2026 for his alleged role in a wide-ranging series of violent crimes spanning Canada and the United States. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, his charges include racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations (RICO) conspiracy, conspiracy to interfere with commerce by extortion, and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
Involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Crime Syndicate
Federal investigators allege that Singh serves as the North American lieutenant for the India-based Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate. The organization, founded by 33-year-old imprisoned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has engaged in violent operations across multiple continents. While Bishnoi directs enterprise activities using contraband cellphones from an Indian prison cell, Singh allegedly manages day-to-day operations and coordinates violent acts throughout North America.
The Canadian government officially designated the Bishnoi enterprise as a terrorist organization in 2025 following continuous investigations into diaspora targeting, extortion rackets, and high-profile assassinations. Law enforcement agencies note that the syndicate leverages fear through online videos and social media posts to advance its extortion schemes.
High-Profile Crimes and Operation Hardball
Singh’s addition to the Ten Most Wanted list follows “Operation Hardball,” a multi-year federal investigation into Indian transnational crime syndicates. In July 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office unsealed three indictments charging 37 defendants linked to these networks. Authorities state the group’s alleged crimes involve:
- The June 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
- The targeted killings, shootings, and kidnappings of political and religious figures in North America.
- Large-scale narcotics trafficking, including the theft of approximately 520 kilograms of cocaine from rival gangs in Los Angeles between March 2024 and July 2025.
- Extortion campaigns targeting members of the Indian diaspora through death threats and property arson.
“Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, is a dangerous individual, and the FBI and our partners have made it our priority to apprehend him,” said Patrick Grandy, FBI assistant director in charge of the Los Angeles Field Office. Grandy emphasized that Singh maintains deep ties to California, Canada, and Mexico.
Law Enforcement Appeal for Public Assistance
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the FBI continue to coordinate international efforts to dismantle the Bishnoi network. Out of the original 37 defendants targeted in Operation Hardball, dozens have been arrested or placed in custody, while a handful of key fugitives remain at large.
The public is strongly warned to avoid any interaction with Satinderjeet Singh. Anyone possessing information regarding his current whereabouts is urged to contact the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), reach out to a local U.S. embassy or consulate, or submit an anonymous tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
