NITISH KAUSHAL

Captured Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS AND AN ESCAPE RISK

The FBI has taken this poster down since the capture; it is shown here as the FBI last published it.

Wanted for

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy

Caution

Nitish Kaushal is wanted for his alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organization engaged in, among other things, acts involving murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, weapons trafficking, money laundering, and human smuggling. This organization, known as the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group (the “Bhagwanpuria OCG”), originated in the Punjab state of India and operated in the Central District of California and elsewhere. Kaushal is alleged to have carried out acts of violence on behalf of the Bhagwanpuria OCG, including, but not limited to, kidnappings and assaults. On June 25, 2026, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Kaushal in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California, after he was charged with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy.

Description

Sex: Male
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 190 lbs
Age: 26
Date(s) of birth used: June 15, 2000
Nationality: Indian

Field offices

Los Angeles · CA

Posted Jul 13, 2026 · Updated by the FBI Jul 16, 2026

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