Texas Woman Cindy Singh, on FBI’s Top 10 List, Arrested in India for Son’s Murder

In a major breakthrough, the FBI has arrested one of its Top 10 Most Wanted fugitives, Cindy Rodriguez Singh, in India. She is accused of killing her 6-year-old son in 2023 and fleeing abroad to avoid trial. FBI Director Kash Patel praised Indian authorities for their support in making the arrest possible.

The murder case and warrants

Singh has been wanted under an FBI warrant for fleeing prosecution, as well as under a Texas state warrant for the murder of a child under the age of 10. The case first came to light on March 20, 2023, when a team from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services went to check on Singh’s son. The child had reportedly been missing from public view since October 2022.

Child’s Health and Mother’s False Claims

According to media reports, officials revealed that the child suffered from multiple health and developmental problems, including developmental disorder, social disorder, pulmonary oedema, bone density issues, and estopia. During the investigation, officers found that Singh was misleading them, claiming that her son had been living with his father in Mexico since November 2022.

Escape to India and the FBI’s Action

Singh flew to India with her spouse and six kids just two days later, on March 22, 2023. Investigators later confirmed that the missing boy was not among the passengers. By July, Singh’s name had been placed on the FBI’s list of fugitives. On October 2, 2024, Interpol issued a Red Notice against Singh and shared it with all its member nations. India also received extradition-related documents at that time, which made her arrest possible. Director Patel said, “Thanks to our local partners in Texas, where this case began, the Department of Justice, and our partners in India for making this possible.”