FBI Captures Alleged Bhagwanpuria Gang Associate Nitish Kaushal in Vermont
The arrest followed Operation Hard Ball and a federal RICO conspiracy warrant after Kaushal was added to the FBI’s most wanted list days earlier.
- On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Nitish Kaushal, an alleged associate of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group, in Vermont. FBI Albany credited Border Patrol partners with capturing the fugitive.
- The FBI added Kaushal to its Most Wanted list on Tuesday, citing his alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organization engaged in murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking. A federal arrest warrant was issued June 25 for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy.
- Kaushal, also known as "Lala," allegedly carried out acts of violence, including kidnappings and assaults, for the Bhagwanpuria OCG. The agency warned that Kaushal "should be considered armed and dangerous and an escape risk."
- This arrest follows "Operation Hard Ball," a massive multinational law enforcement offensive designed to dismantle the Bhagwanpuria crime syndicate's global footprint. Under "Operation Hard Wall," the FBI is taking continuous action against syndicates of gangsters of Indian origin.
- The operation involved raids across the United States, Canada, and Europe, highlighting the growing international focus on dismantling transnational criminal syndicates. The agency remains committed to working with law enforcement partners "to protect our borders and keep our communities safe from dangerous criminals.
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FBI Arrests Indian Man in Vermont Accused of Participating in a Transnational Organized Crime Network
The FBI has arrested an Indian national in Vermont who is accused of participating in a transnational organized crime network with operations spanning multiple countries, federal authorities announced. Nitish Kaushal, also known as “Lala,” was taken into custody days after the FBI added him to its Most Wanted list in connection with a federal racketeering...
FBI Most Wanted Suspect Captured in Alburgh
An Indian national on the FBI’s most wanted list was captured in Alburgh on Thursday near the Canadian border after someone spotted the fugitive on a security camera trying to enter their barn. Nitish Kaushal, 26, also known by his alias “Lala,” is accused of being a member of a transnational criminal syndicate known as the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group or “Bhagwanpuria OCG.” According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the group orig…
Who is Nitish Kaushal? FBI arrests alleged Bhagwanpuria gang operative in global crime crackdown
The FBI announced the capture of Nitish Kaushal, wanted for his involvement in the Bhagwanpuria gang, linked to serious crimes. The arrest was facilitated by US Border Patrol, and Kaushal is considered armed and dangerous. This follows a multinational crackdown on the criminal organization.
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