The Story In Brief
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has placed an Indian-origin man on its wanted list in a fraud case in the United States.
Authorities allege the scheme used impersonation and threats to make victims send money.
The method matches patterns seen in “digital arrest” scams reported in India.
Who Is Kalpesh Patel
Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, has been named in a fraud investigation.
He faces charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
He is now a fugitive.
How The Scam Worked
Investigators say callers posed as law enforcement or government officials.
Victims were told their identities were linked to crimes.
Callers told them to act to avoid legal action.
How Money Was Sent
Victims were asked to send money as cash or prepaid debit cards.
Funds were sent to multiple addresses in the United States.
The scheme ran from 2017 to 2021.
Legal Status
A federal arrest warrant was issued in 2023.
Patel remains at large.
The FBI has asked anyone with information to contact authorities or a US Embassy.
Why This Matters In India
This case shows a pattern also reported in India.
In such scams, callers pose as officials and use threats to get money.
