Investigation Launched as Social Media Video Links FBI to Large Money Demand

Authorities in Punjab have opened a case after a viral social‑media recording alleged that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was involved in demanding a large sum of money from a family abroad. The video sparked speculation and alarm across the region. The Hoshiarpur SSP responded by suspending Tanda’s SHO, Gurinderjit Singh Nagar, on line‑haazir status and directing a full‑scale inquiry. The DGP has formally logged the incident as an inquiry, and the Jalandhar Rural SP will oversee the investigative process. Officials underline that official confirmation from the central or state government is still pending, and that the final outcome will depend on the evidentiary findings.