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FBI increases reward for Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated Mar 11, 2026

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This event is a criminal investigation and has no direct or indirect impact on financial markets. It is a local crime story with no financial implications.

Event Summary

The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation has increased its reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national on the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel is wanted for allegedly killing his wife, Palak Patel, in a doughnut shop in Hanover, Maryland, on April 12, 2015. Investigators believe Palak Patel wanted to return to India, which her husband opposed. After the murder, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel fled, last seen near Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous, with possible escape routes to Canada or India.

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Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel
Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel is the fugitive accused of murdering his wife, Palak Patel, and is currently on the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
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Palak Patel
Palak Patel was the victim of the murder, allegedly committed by her husband Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel.
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United States
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Canada
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India
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Relationships
United States related ↔ United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States strained-ally ↔ Canada The United States has severely strained its historically close relationship with Canada by imposing sweeping tariffs and
United States strategic partner ↔ India The United States considers India a key geopolitical partner and major trade destination in Asia, investing heavily in i
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation related ↔ Canada
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation related ↔ India
Canada related ↔ India
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