The US Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has issued a wanted notice for 26 year-old Indian national Nitish Kaushal, who it says, “is wanted for his alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organization engaged in, among other things, acts involving murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, weapons trafficking, money laundering, and human smuggling.”
“This organization, known as the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group (the “Bhagwanpuria OCG”), originated in the Punjab state of India and operated in the Central District of California and elsewhere,” the announcement says.
“Kaushal is alleged to have carried out acts of violence on behalf of the Bhagwanpuria OCG, including, but not limited to, kidnappings and assaults,” the FBI adds.
On June 25, 2026, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Kaushal in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California, after he was charged with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy,” the ‘wanted’ poster says.
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Warning that Kaushal, “SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS AND AN ESCAPE RISK” the FBI said, “If you have any information concerning this individual, please contact your local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.”
