The FBI has added gangster Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and announced a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest. The move places renewed international focus on the alleged North American operations of the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime group and follows federal indictments accusing Brar of racketeering, extortion and narcotics offences.
Goldy Brar and the Bishnoi Crime Network
Brar, originally from Punjab, emerged as a prominent figure associated with Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently imprisoned in India. According to the FBI, Bishnoi used associates and communications from prison to direct a transnational criminal enterprise, with Brar serving as one of his trusted lieutenants and allegedly helping coordinate operations outside India.
Brar gained international attention after being linked to the 2022 killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. Indian authorities subsequently accused him in multiple criminal cases, while Canada and other jurisdictions pursued investigations into the wider network.
The FBI says the Bishnoi enterprise has been associated with alleged:
· Targeted killings and shootings
· Kidnappings and assaults
· Extortion and racketeering
· Narcotics and weapons trafficking
· Criminal activity spanning India, the US and Canada
Why the FBI Has Escalated the Manhunt
The FBI announced Brar's addition to the Ten Most Wanted list on September 28, 2026, making him the 543rd fugitive to be placed on the historic list. The bureau describes him as the alleged North American leader of the Bishnoi organised crime group and says he is believed to be based in the United States, with connections to California and Canada.
Brar faces federal charges in Los Angeles that include:
· RICO conspiracy
· Conspiracy involving interference with commerce through extortion
· Conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances
The FBI considers him armed and dangerous and has offered up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest.
Operation Hardball and the Transnational Investigation
The latest development follows Operation Hardball, a multi-agency investigation into India-based transnational organised crime groups. In July, US authorities announced indictments against 37 defendants, while 24 defendants had already been arrested or were in custody at the time of the announcement. Investigators from the FBI, US law-enforcement agencies, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and international partners have worked on the wider investigation.
US prosecutors also allege that Brar and Bishnoi were involved in ordering the 2023 killing of a prominent Indian political and religious figure in Surrey, British Columbia. Those allegations remain part of the criminal proceedings and should be distinguished from established findings by a court.
A New Phase in International Gang Enforcement
Brar's placement on the FBI's most prominent fugitive list significantly expands the public and law-enforcement focus on the alleged Bishnoi network. The $1 million reward, widespread dissemination of his photograph and coordination among agencies across continents are intended to generate information that could lead to his capture.
From Local Gangster Network to Global Law-Enforcement Target
The FBI's action illustrates how organised crime networks operating across borders increasingly require coordinated investigations involving multiple countries. For Brar, the Ten Most Wanted designation transforms an already extensive international manhunt into a highly visible US federal priority. The development also underscores the growing cooperation among American, Canadian, Indian and other agencies in tracking alleged criminal networks whose activities cross jurisdictions.
(With agency inputs)
