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America's Biggest Rip-off Artists Now FBI's Most Wanted
7 Sep
Summary
- FBI launches third official 'Most Wanted' list focusing on fraud perpetrators.
- New list targets individuals accused of defrauding government programs and investors.
- Rewards up to $150,000 offered for information on wanted fraudsters.
The FBI has established a new official 'Most Wanted' list dedicated to apprehending the country's most significant fraudsters. This initiative joins the bureau's historic 'Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' list, founded in 1950, and the 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list, established in 2001. The new list aims to draw public attention to individuals accused of large-scale financial crimes that cost Americans billions annually.
Launched officially in June 2026, the list highlights the FBI's commitment to combating fraud. Three individuals were recently added for allegedly defrauding a government food-stamp program, the Pentagon, and tech investors. The FBI reports having already apprehended four subjects involved in nearly $2 billion of alleged fraud across three continents.
Among the newly listed are Manjit Singh Bedi, accused of defrauding the SNAP program; Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, wanted for defrauding investors of $35 million; and Onur Simsek, involved in a defense procurement fraud scheme. The FBI is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest of each individual.
