The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public alert for an Indian national, Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, who is wanted in connection with a fraud case in the United States. Authorities say he is linked to a scheme that targeted multiple victims over several years.
Who is Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel?
Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, also known by aliases such as Kenny Patel, Mecco and Kalpesh Patel, is believed to be around 35 years old. According to the FBI, he may be residing in or travelling between Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Born in India, Patel previously worked as a fuel station attendant. He is now wanted in the United States for his alleged role in a mail and wire fraud conspiracy.
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A federal arrest warrant was issued against Patel on June 22, 2023. The warrant was issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, based in London, Kentucky.
He has been formally charged with involvement in a conspiracy related to mail and wire fraud.
Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, is #wanted by the #FBI for his alleged participation in a nationwide scheme to defraud multiple victims into transmitting large sums of money, usually in the form of cash and prepaid debit cards, to addresses throughout the… pic.twitter.com/txx9YtRKaz
— FBI (@FBI) March 18, 2026
Details of the fraud
According to the FBI, Patel was part of a wider scheme that operated across the United States between 2017 and 2021. The fraud involved deceiving victims into sending money under false pretences.
"Many victims were contacted via telephone communications and deceived into believing their personal information or identities were associated with criminal activities. They were convinced to send funds, usually in the form of cash and prepaid debit cards, to addresses throughout the United States," the FBI said.
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Victims were reportedly pressured into transferring large amounts of money, often through cash payments or prepaid cards, which made the transactions harder to trace.
The FBI has urged the public to come forward with any information that could help locate Patel. Authorities have asked individuals to contact their local FBI office or reach out to the nearest American Embassy or Consulate if they have relevant details.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials continue efforts to trace Patel and bring him into custody.
