Archive · 23 Jul 2026
FBI seeks Indian national in drug trafficking case
The FBI is looking for a 31-year-old man named Harmanveer Singh.
They say he was part of a group that moves drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine between the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The FBI calls this group the Ravinder Dhanda Organised Crime Group.
Singh has other names like Hari Gautam and Harman Sandhu.
The FBI and other agencies worked together in an operation called 'Operation Hard Ball' to find people like Singh.
They are asking for help to find him.
FBI issued a 'wanted' notice for Harmanveer Singh, 31, for alleged drug trafficking.
Singh is accused of managing narcotics trafficking for the Ravinder Dhanda Organised Crime Group.
Federal arrest warrant issued on June 23, 2026, by the US District Court for the Central District of California.
Singh allegedly uses aliases Hari Gautam and Harman Sandhu.
Operation Hard Ball targeted three major syndicates, including the Ravinder Dhanda network.
- Who
- Harmanveer Singh, a 31-year-old Indian national
- What
- FBI issued a 'wanted' notice for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking
- When
- Federal arrest warrant issued on June 23, 2026
- Where
- US, Canada, and Mexico
- Why
- Alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organization engaged in drug trafficking
Law Enforcement Perspective
Defendant's Potential Perspective
Involvement in Drug Trafficking
Law Enforcement Perspective
The FBI alleges that Harmanveer Singh was involved in a transnational criminal organization engaged in drug trafficking.
Defendant's Potential Perspective
Harmanveer Singh may claim innocence or deny the allegations, potentially arguing entrapment or lack of evidence.
- Name
- Harmanveer Singh
- Aliases
- Hari Gautam, Harman Sandhu
- Age
- 31
- Charges
- Conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances, conspiracy to export, and possession with intent to distribute
- Operation
- Operation Hard Ball
- Syndicates Targeted
- Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, Ravinder Dhanda network, Bhagwanpuria gang
