The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the capture of six wanted fraud suspects as part of its efforts to fight financial crime. The agency has also reported nearly $17 billion in seizures linked to a wider international campaign against scam networks.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the developments on October 25, 2026. The six suspects were captured across four continents after spending a combined total of more than 4,000 days on the run. According to Patel, fraud cases linked to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list involved more than $2 billion.
The six individuals named in the announcement are Manjit Singh Bedi, Elaine Agene Esco, Khalid Ahmed Satary, Herbert Leon Kimble, Sahid Abdullahi Ereg, and Emylee Thai.
The cases involve alleged financial crimes, and the circumstances differ for each suspect. Their capture highlights the FBI's efforts to track people accused of fraud even when they leave the United States.
Patel said the suspects could not escape law enforcement simply by hiding in other countries. The FBI worked with international partners to locate and capture them.
In a separate update, Patel highlighted Operation Blackout, an international campaign aimed at breaking up scam centres and the criminal groups operating them.
The campaign has reportedly led to nearly $17 billion in seizures, hundreds of arrests, and the rescue of thousands of people who had been trafficked. Some victims of human trafficking are forced to work inside scam centers and carry out online fraud against people in other countries.
The operation focuses on identifying these centers, disrupting their activities, and cutting off the financial networks that support them. Investigators are also working to stop criminals from using digital platforms and online tools to target victims.
Patel also said the campaign helped authorities warn more than 10,000 Americans before they lost money. These warnings reportedly prevented an estimated $670 million in financial losses.
The FBI plans to continue working with law enforcement agencies in other countries to investigate fraud, track suspects, and disrupt criminal networks.
The latest developments show the challenges of fighting online scams that cross national borders. Criminal groups can target victims from thousands of miles away, making cooperation between countries important for investigations.
However, the reported $17 billion in seizures relates to the wider campaign and should not be confused with the more than $2 billion in fraud cases associated with the six wanted individuals.
The FBI's latest announcement highlights its focus on pursuing fraud suspects, disrupting scam operations, and protecting people from financial crime.