FBI adds Indian national Nitish Kaushal to Most Wanted list

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has added Indian national Nitish Kaushal to its Most Wanted list, charging him with conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act for his alleged role in a transnational organized crime group. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Kaushal on June 25, 2026, by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The FBI warns he should be considered armed and dangerous and has appealed to the public for information on his whereabouts.

Kaushal is accused of being an associate of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group, a syndicate that originated in Punjab, India, and has expanded operations to the United States, particularly in central California. According to the FBI, he carried out violent acts on behalf of the group, including kidnappings and assaults. The criminal complaint alleges the organization is engaged in a wide array of felonies, including murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, weapons trafficking, money laundering, and human smuggling.

This action is part of a broader international law enforcement crackdown known as Operation Hard Ball, which was announced in early July 2026....