The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Cindy Rodriguez Singh, one of America’s "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives", in India. Singh, 40, was wanted for the 2022 murder of her 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez Alvarez. She allegedly fled the United States in March 2023 to avoid prosecution.

She was last seen on a flight to India on March 22, 2023, along with her husband, Arshdeep Singh, and six other children. Noel Alvarez was not on the plane and had not been seen since. Singh allegedly lied to authorities about his whereabouts, claiming he was with his biological father in Mexico.

The White House reacted to her arrest, saying on X: "CAPTURED: The 4th '10 Most Wanted' fugitive has been arrested in the last 7 months, thanks to the Trump Admin. Cindy Singh will face charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and capital murder. Let this be a warning to all CRIMINALS: You will be captured and CHARGED."

International efforts lead to arrest

Singh was placed on the FBI’s "Most Wanted" list in July 2025, after Interpol issued a Red Notice against her in October 2024. The reward for information leading to her arrest was increased from $25,000 to $250,000.

She was arrested in India by the FBI in coordination with Indian authorities and INTERPOL and was transported to the United States. She will be handed over to Texas authorities, according to Fox News. FBI Director Kash Patel said, "The FBI's Ten Most Wanted list exists for cases just like this – where a dangerous fugitive thought she could run, hide overseas, and escape justice... Thanks to relentless FBI work and our international partnerships, Cindy Singh is back on American soil to face accountability for the horrific murder of her own child." He added, "Justice has no borders, and today the American people can see that we will never stop pursuing those who prey on the most innocent among us."

About Cindy Rodriguez Singh and the case

Singh was the first mother accused of killing her own child to be placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, which has included over 500 notorious criminals in US history. She was placed 4th on the list.

Witnesses told authorities that Singh believed her child was "evil", possibly "possessed", and feared he would harm her newborn twins. Noel, who had chronic lung disease and needed oxygen support, was allegedly abused, starved, and denied water. In one instance, Singh reportedly hit him with keys when he tried to drink. At one point, she told someone she had "sold" him.

On October 31, 2023, Singh was charged with capital murder in Tarrant County, Texas. A federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued a few days later.

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