FBI Offers $2.1 Crore Reward for Capture of Indian Man Who Killed Wife in US

Chetanbhai Patel has been accused of killing his wife, Palak, while they were both working at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Hanover, Maryland in 2015. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has placed him on their ten most wanted list and announced a reward of up to ₹2.1 crore for any information that could lead to his arrest.

The incident took place during the night shift and was captured on CCTV in the presence of customers. The footage showed Chetanbhai Patel and his wife heading to the kitchen area before disappearing from view.

Following the issuance of an arrest warrant in April 2015, Chetanbhai Patel fled to evade prosecution. Gordon B Johnson, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office, stated that “The extremely violent nature of the crimes allegedly committed by Bhadreshkumar Patel earned him a place on the FBI’s Top Ten List.”

He also emphasized the ongoing efforts of investigators and called for the public’s assistance in apprehending Chetanbhai Patel, stating, “We will never forget, and will not rest until he is located, captured and brought to justice.”