Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:44am on 08 Jul 2026,Wednesday India Global
The United States has intensified its action against alleged transnational organised crime networks by seeking the extradition of key figures linked to jailed gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. The move follows a sweeping FBI-led operation, codenamed Operation Hard Ball, targeting organised crime activities including alleged extortion, drug trafficking, and violent offences. US authorities have also accused a Punjab police officer of assisting an extortion scheme and are pursuing extradition proceedings against him. The investigation involved coordinated raids across the US, Canada, and Europe, leading to multiple arrests and highlighting growing international cooperation against cross-border organised crime.
