FBI has included Indian-origin Nitish Kaushal in the list of most wanted criminals. He is accused of murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and organized crime related to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang.
FBI Most Wanted Nitish Kaushal: Amidst the ongoing campaign against international crime, the name of an Indian-origin person has suddenly come into the limelight. American investigative agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has included Nitish Kaushal in its ‘most wanted’ list. After this step, the stir has intensified among security agencies from India to America and Canada. The FBI alleges that Kaushal is linked to an international organized crime network whose roots extend from Punjab to North America. According to the agency, this network has allegedly been involved in serious crimes like murder, kidnapping, drug smuggling, arms smuggling, money laundering and human trafficking.
After all, who is Nitish Kaushal?
According to FBI, Nitish Kaushal’s name has been linked to ‘Bhagwanpuria OCG (Organized Criminal Group)’. Investigators allege that he played an active role in several violent incidents on behalf of the gang. These reportedly include kidnappings, attacks and organized criminal activities. The agency says that it is important to catch Kaushal because he may be armed and there is a possibility of him absconding. For this reason, the FBI has appealed to the general public to share any information about him.
Which allegations increased the problems? The dark empire of crime that crossed the boundaries
Anyone can get goosebumps after reading the allegations against Nitish Kaushal in the FBI documents. The network of this gang is not limited to India or America only, but it extends to Canada and Europe. Investigators claim that Nitish Kaushal has personally committed many horrific crimes on behalf of ‘Jaggu Bhagwanpuriya Gang’. The list of charges filed against him include:
- International smuggling of drugs and weapons
- Kidnapping and deadly attacks on innocent children
- Money laundering and large-scale extortion
- The disgusting business of human trafficking across borders
- Arrest warrant issued under RICO Act
To make matters more serious, the US District Court for the Central District of California issued a federal arrest warrant against Nitish Kaushal on June 25, 2026. He has been accused of criminal conspiracy under the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act. In America, this law is used against organized crime syndicates and mafia-like networks.
‘Operation Hard Ball’ and the FBI’s grip
This whole story is related to a very secret and large-scale international law enforcement operation, which has been named ‘Operation Hard Ball’. According to American investigators, Nitish Kaushal is not a common criminal, but he is a main pawn of ‘Bhagwanpuria OCG’ (Organized Crime Group), a dreaded international criminal organization that started from Punjab, India. The US District Court for the Central District of California had issued a stringent federal arrest warrant against Kaushal on June 25, 2026. He is facing serious allegations of conspiracy under America’s very strict law ‘Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations’ (RICO) Act.
Dangerous and armed: FBI’s open warning
FBI has issued a very serious alert regarding Nitish Kaushal. The agency says that he is extremely dangerous and may have sophisticated weapons. Not only this, there is also a big danger of him fleeing the country or going underground. For this reason, the FBI has appealed to the public globally that if anyone has any information about the whereabouts of Nitish Kaushal, they should immediately contact the nearest FBI office, US Embassy or Consulate. Now it remains to be seen how long this gangster, who has been eluding the police around the world, can escape from the eyes of the law.
What appeal did the FBI make to the public?
The FBI has warned that Nitish Kaushal is considered potentially dangerous. The agency has asked people if they have any credible information about his whereabouts or activities to share it with the nearest FBI office, US Embassy or US Consulate. The agency has also clarified that common citizens should not try to catch or confront him on their own.
Why is this matter important?
This case is not limited to the search for just one person, but is part of a broader strategy to crack down on international organized crime networks that are active in many countries. The increasing cooperation between agencies of India, US, Canada and Europe is an indication that joint action is now being intensified against criminal gangs operating across the border. Currently, Nitish Kaushal is included in the FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list and the ongoing investigation and international campaign against him is being monitored by law enforcement agencies around the world.