Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, who is wanted for his alleged role in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group.
The FBI stated that Goldy Brar is believed to be based in the United States and is considered the alleged leader of the criminal organisation’s operations across North America. Authorities allege the group has been involved in violent crimes, extortion, and drug trafficking across the United States and Canada.
The reward announcement follows the issuance of a federal arrest warrant by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on July 1, 2026.
FBI Lists Multiple Federal Charges
According to the FBI, Goldy Brar faces several federal charges, including:
- Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Conspiracy
- Conspiracy to Interfere with Commerce by Extortion
- Attempted Interference with Commerce by Extortion
- Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess Controlled Substances with Intent to Distribute
Investigators believe Brar has connections to California, Canada, India, and Mexico, with known ties to the Sacramento and Fresno areas.
Charges Linked to Operation Hard Ball
The reward announcement comes shortly after U.S. federal prosecutors unveiled indictments against Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar, and dozens of other alleged organised crime figures as part of Operation Hard Ball, a large-scale investigation targeting transnational criminal networks.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the operation focuses on organised crime groups allegedly involved in international narcotics trafficking, extortion, firearms offences, and violent crimes.
A total of 37 defendants have been charged under three separate federal indictments.
Allegations Related to Hardeep Singh Nijjar Case
Federal prosecutors also allege that Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar orchestrated the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was fatally shot outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023.
The indictments allege that two gunmen carried out the attack following instructions from the alleged criminal network.
The case attracted international attention and contributed to diplomatic tensions between India and Canada after Canadian officials publicly linked Indian agents to the incident. India rejected those allegations.
International Criminal Network Under Investigation
The indictments also name several other alleged organised crime figures, including Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Ravinder Singh Dhanda.
According to prosecutors, Dhanda allegedly managed an international narcotics distribution network, while the Bhagwanpuria organisation operated across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
During Operation Hard Ball, U.S. authorities reported the seizure of cocaine, firearms, and other evidence connected to the investigation.
Investigation Continues
The U.S. Department of Justice emphasized that the indictments are formal allegations and that all defendants remain presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
The FBI has urged anyone with information regarding Goldy Brar’s whereabouts to contact federal authorities. The agency said information leading to his arrest could qualify for a reward of up to $50,000.
The investigation remains ongoing as U.S. authorities continue efforts to dismantle organised crime networks operating across multiple countries.
