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Rafik Mattar, Special Agent in Charge at the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, brings you FBI success stories over the past month, to include the repatriation of Egyptian artifacts by the FBI's Art Crime Team, the decrease in violent crime, the sentencing of a gang member for violent crimes, a guilty verdict for men who violently kidnapped a businessman, a reward being offered for information leading to prosecution for those who violate the PACT Act (Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture), and more. Thanks for watching and for your continued support.

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Thanks to our partners at @LAPDHQ, @RCMPGRCPolice and @USAO_LosAngeles for joining Los Angeles #FBI Assistant Director in Charge, Patrick Grandy, today to announce the addition of Satinderjeet Singh, aka Goldy Brar, to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Grandy announced a reward of up to $1 million in exchange for information leading to his arrest.

Singh, aka Brar, is wanted for his alleged role in an organized crime group allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California and across the United States and Canada, including targeted assassinations—including of a prominent political and religious figure—shootings, murders, kidnappings, extortions, assaults, and the trafficking of narcotics and weapons.

If anyone has information concerning Satinderjeet Singh, please contact the FBI's toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). You may also contact your local FBI office, the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, or you can submit a tip online at https://t.co/4Fu3GEX2Gz. #TopTen

#Wanted: https://t.co/3A8rOO35PE

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A man wanted for a variety of federal violations—including murder, extortion, and drug distribution—has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.

Satinderjeet Singh (also known as Goldy Brar, among other aliases) is wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group, which is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California and across the United States and Canada. These alleged acts include targeted assassinations—including of a prominent political and religious figure—shootings, murders, kidnappings, extortions, assaults, and the trafficking of narcotics and weapons.

Singh is based in the U.S. and is the alleged leader of the group in North America.

He was charged in federal court in Los Angeles with multiple violations to include racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations conspiracy; conspiracy to interfere and attempted interference with commerce by extortion; and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.

“Satinderjeep Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, is a dangerous individual, and the FBI and our partners have made it our priority to apprehend him, which is why we’re adding him to the FBI’s list of Top Ten fugitives and offering a reward of up to $1 million dollars for his capture,” said ADIC Grandy. “The amount of attention this list will bring to his face and description cannot be overstated; his photo will be found on every FBI-affiliated website and social media platform, and will be publicized on every phone around the world until he’s caught.”

Singh is the 543rd addition to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Since the inception of the list in 1950, 28 defendants who committed crimes or are alleged to have committed crimes in the Los Angeles region were added to the list. Thirty-six defendants who committed crimes in other parts of the country have been arrested in Los Angeles.

Singh is considered to be extremely violent, armed, and dangerous. He is known to reside in California and various parts of Canada.

If anyone has information concerning Satinderjeet Singh, please contact the FBI's toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). You may also contact your local FBI office, the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, or you can submit a tip online at https://t.co/4Fu3GEX2Gz.

Additional details: https://t.co/zl5fyUdDnv.

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Francisco Fabian Torres Gaona is #wanted for his alleged involvement in a scheme to smuggle fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin from Mexico into the United States – narcotics that allegedly were packed into fire extinguishers and concealed in scrap metal loads.

Have tips? Call us at 1-800-CALL-FBI or contact the nearest U.S. Embassy/Consulate. #FugitiveFriday
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Michelle Bisnoff, 59, a former resident of Pacific Palisades and Santa Barbara and the CEO of a wearable technology company, was found guilty of operating a nearly $2 million Ponzi scheme by deceiving investors with false claims that she owned “smart ring” patents that in fact belonged to her former employer. She was also convicted of fraudulently obtaining $150,000 in COVID 19 business relief loans.

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The #FBI and @CISAgov have released a fact sheet to help critical infrastructure organizations reduce risk and address security vulnerabilities when working with third-party industrial control system (ICS) integrators.

Third-party integrators provide various types of services for ICS, such as control system design, installation, operational data analysis, device support and service, and daily operational control. Find recommendations for reducing risk here: https://t.co/tlVqjuKFik

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The #FBI Wall of Honor remembers Supervisory Administrative Specialist (SAS) Nicole Conti, who died on September 24, 2021, from illnesses incurred as a result of her response to the 9/11 attacks in New York.

Learn more about SAS Conti here: https://t.co/671oCtiR48

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The #FBI and @sbcountysheriff are investigating the suspicious disappearance of Nai Ping Hou and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating him. He has been missing since March 16, 2025, and was last seen in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Possible foul play is suspected, as his bank accounts were depleted prior to law enforcement being notified about his disappearance. If you have information about this case, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or at https://t.co/4Fu3GEX2Gz. Learn more: https://t.co/keaERzs5fu

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Law enforcement officers feloniously killed in the line of duty this year dropped notably compared to this time last year. However, more officers have accidentally lost their lives. Learn more about the August deaths tracked by the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Data Collection in the newest infographic on the #FBI Crime Data Explorer at https://t.co/H42kP61xcQ

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Iris Rabaya Au, 27, of Irvine, the former girlfriend of a cryptocurrency fraudster who called himself “The Godfather” was sentenced today to 18 months in federal prison for failing to report more than $2.6 million in ill-gotten gains she obtained via her then-boyfriend’s criminal activities. Au was also ordered to pay $1,484,343 in restitution and to forfeit a fleet of luxury and high-performance cars, designer handbags, and three “Godfather” sculptures, among other assets. Au pleaded guilty in March 2025 to one count of subscribing to a false tax return. @USAO_LosAngeles @IRS_CI

Additional details: https://t.co/hA9H30JCai

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Mateo Paul, 24, a.k.a. “Infant Bix,” of Long Beach, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his primary role in the March 2021 murder of a victim who was shot to death in #Inglewood during a marijuana deal.

Details: https://t.co/nLi56eteJR

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FBI Los Angeles congratulates our law enforcement partners who recently graduated from FBI National Academy Session 299.

🎓Daniel Herlihy - Pismo Beach PD
🎓John Ogden - @Culver_cityPD
🎓Teddy Harry Olden - Chino PD
🎓Alexis Rodriguez - @PdRialto
🎓Nathan A. Totorica - Santa Maria PD
🎓Bryan Sirkel - @LASDHQ

FBI National Academy is a 10-week professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated because of demonstrated leadership qualities.
Details: https://t.co/JWMofaFTGZ

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You wouldn't leave your door unlocked. Don't leave your accounts open. Strong passwords are key to building your digital defense. Learn more: https://t.co/GgjyEfMcdu

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September 17, 1787: 39 delegates signed the United States Constitution and built the foundation of what would become the greatest country in the world. Today, this FBI is proud of our mission to uphold the Constitution and protect the American people every day. Learn more at https://t.co/7yqizi55Ax

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In an update to a case announced yesterday involving a man and woman arrested for allegedly possessing more than 42 kilograms of fentanyl, more than seven kilograms of cocaine, firearms, drug-making materials, and a small alligator, the FBI is releasing photographs and additional details about evidence found following a search, including:

Approximately 42,609.14 grams of fentanyl (M30 pills and powder)

Approximately 1,038.1 grams of heroin

3 vials of bromobenzene

Approximately 6 kilogram “stamps” used to finish the kilograms that were being made in the fentanyl lab in the apartment

Approximately 7,198.7 grams of cocaine

1 AR-15 rifle with ammunition

1 Desert Eagle 50 caliber pistol with ammunition

1 signal radio jammer

1 pistol carbine conversion kit

1 alligator (U.S. Fish & Wildlife took custody)

During the initial search of the apartment, a law enforcement K-9 was utilized to detect potential hidden compartments in the apartment and became disoriented and near collapse due to fentanyl exposure. The K-9's handler administered aid and revived the K-9 first responder.

The investigation is ongoing.

Additional details: https://t.co/sCENYoRYk8

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Acting Assistant Director in Charge, Robert Molvar, joined partners at a press conference today to announce the arrest of two defendants out of three charged in separate federal homelessness corruption and fraud cases. A third defendant is being sought by law enforcement.

"When taxpayer-funded programs are exploited for personal gain, it undermines public trust and diverts critical resources away from the people who need them most,” said Robert Molvar, the Acting Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “Our work does not stop with these arrests. We remain committed to identifying fraud, protecting taxpayer dollars and safeguarding programs designed to help those experiencing homelessness.”

Details: https://t.co/REK5OTOGNR

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A man and woman living in a luxury downtown Los Angeles apartment that law enforcement believes was a stash house have been arrested for allegedly possessing more than 42 kilograms of fentanyl, more than seven kilograms of cocaine, firearms, drug-making materials, and a small alligator.

Marvin Angelito, 27, and Susan Gonzalez, 26, were arrested on September 10 and are charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

Additional Details: https://t.co/sCENYoRYk8

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A Santa Barbara County man pleaded guilty to detonating a bomb at a Santa Maria courthouse in 2024, an attack that injured three people, damaged the building, and was intended to kill law enforcement officers in retaliation for local law enforcement seizing his firearms earlier that year.

Nathaniel James McGuire, 22, of Santa Maria, pleaded guilty to one count of use of a weapon of mass destruction and one count of malicious destruction of a building using an explosive.
McGuire has been in federal custody since September 2024.

Additional details: https://t.co/Z8BPDbpWqI

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During the week leading up to the 25th anniversary of 9/11, employees at FBI Los Angeles took part in a Memorial Stair Climb to honor the firefighters who climbed the World Trade Center stairwells during the attacks, as well as a Walk of Honor, to honor the lives of those lost on 9/11. Walk of Honor participants collectively completed 2,977 laps around the federal building in West Los Angeles for each life lost on 9/11 and carried a flag in their honor. #WalkOfHonor #911Anniversary

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Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, Patrick Grandy, hosted FBI employees, former FBI Special Agents, and special guests under the warm September sun in Los Angeles on the 25th anniversary of the deadly attacks of 9/11/01 to remember the 2977 victims and to honor those who served and still do. #NeverForget

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On this 25th anniversary since the tragic events of September 11th, FBI Los Angeles Assistant Director in Charge, Patrick Grandy, pays tribute to those who heroically, and tragically, lost their lives on that fateful day, and in the subsequent days thereafter. Among them, FBI Special Agents Lenny Hatton and John O'Neill. The FBI remains resilient and maintains a steadfast commitment to protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution of the United States. #NeverForget