Jashanpreet Singh, the 26-year-old founder of the biker gang "Punjabi Devils," has been indicted in the United States on serious federal firearms charges after being arrested while attempting to flee to India. Singh, who hails from Lodi, California, was apprehended at San Francisco International Airport on July 26, 2025, following an alert to the FBI from US Customs and Border Protection. He was wanted on multiple counts related to illegal arms dealing and weapons possession.
According to federal prosecutors, Singh attempted to sell a cache of illegal weapons—including a short-barrelled rifle, assault weapons, and machine gun conversion devices—to an undercover officer on June 6. His residence was later searched, resulting in the recovery of additional firearms, a silencer, and more illegal conversion devices. Shockingly, law enforcement also discovered a military-style hand grenade and what appeared to be a claymore mine, both of which were safely destroyed on-site by a bomb squad.
Singh has been charged with three serious federal offenses: unlawful dealing of firearms, unlawful possession of a machine gun, and possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle. These charges stem from his role in not only selling but also illegally possessing advanced weaponry, including items typically restricted to military use.
Singh’s biker gang, the Punjabi Devils, is allegedly affiliated with the notorious Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and operates out of Stockton, California. Authorities claim the gang was involved in illegal arms distribution and other organized criminal activities.
Before his federal arrest, Singh had missed a state court appearance in San Joaquin County, prompting the issuance of a bench warrant. His arrest at the airport prevented what officials believe was a deliberate attempt to evade justice by fleeing to India.
If convicted, Singh could face up to 25 years in federal prison and fines totaling over $500,000. The breakdown includes five years for illegal arms dealing, ten years each for the machine gun and short-barrelled rifle charges, and corresponding financial penalties. The U.S. Attorney's Office has stressed that these are currently allegations, and Singh remains innocent until proven guilty in court.
His case is part of a broader crackdown on illegal arms trafficking and domestic criminal networks, highlighting growing concerns about military-grade weapons falling into the hands of organized gangs.
