The Federal Bureau of Investigation of the U.S. on Wednesday (March 18, 2026) said it has launched a hunt for Indian national Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel for allegedly defrauding multiple victims between 2017 and 2021. The FBI said many victims were contacted via telephone communications and deceived into believing their personal information or identities were associated with criminal activities. On June 22, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Patel in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, London, Kentucky, after he was charged with Mail and Wire Fraud Conspiracy. Patel is considered a fugitive from justice, and any information regarding his whereabouts should be treated as significant and actionable, the FBI said. The FBI has asked to share information about Patel with the local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

Source: The Hindu March 19, 2026 04:32 UTC