The FBI has increased its efforts to apprehend individuals accused of major financial crimes by adding three new suspects to its recently launched Most Wanted Fraudsters list. FBI Director Kash Patel announced on September 3 the inclusion of Manjit Singh Bedi, Onur Simsek, and Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, each wanted for separate alleged fraud schemes. This expansion occurs as the FBI elevates its focus on large-scale fraud cases, having already captured four individuals whose crimes accounted for nearly $2 billion in fraud.
Who Are the Three New Additions?
Manjit Singh Bedi: Accused of defrauding the U.S. government of at least $600,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds between 2024 and 2025, Bedi is believed to have operated the scheme through his grocery store in Tacoma, Washington. He allegedly manipulated Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) transactions and kept the money. Bedi, who fled to India, faced charges of wire fraud. He was recently arrested in India, marking him the fifth capture from this list.
As this arrest in India shows, the Justice Department’s reach extends to every corner of the planet. The DOJ Fraud Section will continue to work hand-in-hand with the FBI to ensure fraudsters like Bedi are held accountable, no matter where they hide,” said Deputy Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald.
Bernhard Eugen Fritsch: Fritsch is wanted for an alleged investment fraud scheme through his company, StarClub Inc. Between 2014 and 2017, he reportedly misrepresented the company’s financial performance, raising $35 million while diverting at least $7.3 million for personal expenses. Convicted of wire fraud in April 2025 in California, he fled to Mexico before a hearing. Though detained in Mexico, he later escaped to Munich, Germany. In October 2025, Fritsch was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison and ordered to pay over $26.8 million in restitution.
Onur Simsek: A Turkish national believed to be in Turkey, Simsek is accused of securing Defense Department contracts under false pretenses. From 2019 to 2022, he and accomplices allegedly misrepresented their capabilities to obtain contracts, subsequently transferring funds to Turkey. Charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government, wire fraud, and money laundering, Simsek has evaded capture since 2023.
What Is The Newest FBI Most Wanted List?
Launched on June 4, 2026, the Most Wanted Fraudsters list is the FBI’s latest official wanted program. It focuses on individuals accused of significant fraud offenses impacting victims, businesses, or government programs. Patel described the initiative as targeting “some of the alleged worst of the worst who stole millions in taxpayer money.” The list includes suspects linked to healthcare fraud, pandemic relief fraud, investor fraud, and government benefits fraud.
How Many Most Wanted Lists Does The FBI Have?
The FBI maintains three officially sanctioned Most Wanted lists:
- Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, established in 1950.
- Most Wanted Terrorists, established after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
- Most Wanted Fraudsters, introduced in June 2026.
Key Takeaway
A statement from the FBI National Press Office emphasized that this new, fraud-focused list reflects the agency’s commitment to apprehending major financial criminals. It also serves as a public warning about these significant fraud perpetrators. Currently, the Most Wanted Fraudsters page features 12 names, with Simsek and Fritsch as the latest additions as authorities continue seeking public assistance and tips.