New Delhi – The FBI, in cooperation with Indian law enforcement and INTERPOL, has apprehended Cindy Rodriguez Singh, 40, a Texas woman accused of murdering her six-year-old son and fleeing to India. Rodriguez Singh, who was on the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list, was captured Wednesday following an extensive international manhunt. She is now facing extradition to the United States on charges of capital murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Investigation and Arrest
Rodriguez Singh’s case began drawing national attention in March 2023 after Texas authorities conducted a welfare check on her son, Noel, who had not been seen since October 2022. During the investigation, Singh reportedly lied to police, claiming the boy was in Mexico with his biological father. Just two days after officers questioned her, she, her Indian-origin husband Arshdeep Singh, and six of her children boarded a one-way flight to India. Noel was not on that flight and has not been seen since.
In October 2023, following further investigation, the District Court in Tarrant County, Texas indicted Rodriguez Singh for capital murder. A federal arrest warrant was subsequently issued for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The urgency and severity of the case prompted INTERPOL to issue a Red Notice, paving the way for her international arrest. By July 2025, the FBI had added her to its Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, with a reward for information increasing from $25,000 to $250,000.
International Collaboration
FBI Director Kash Patel praised the outcome, stating, “Thanks to relentless FBI work and our international partnerships, Cindy Rodriguez Singh is back on American soil to face accountability for the horrific murder of her own child.” U.S. law enforcement agencies, the Department of Justice, and Indian authorities coordinated the successful operation, culminating in Singh’s capture and extradition to the U.S.
Background and Implications
Investigations revealed a troubled past, with Singh allegedly subjecting her son to abuse and neglect prior to his disappearance. Authorities suspect the child suffered significant deprivation, with some reports suggesting the use of misleading stories to hide his fate. The arrest has brought hope of justice for Noel, though his whereabouts remain unknown.
Conclusion
Cindy Rodriguez Singh’s arrest underscores the effectiveness of cross-border law enforcement collaboration and sets a precedent for tracking fugitives internationally. As she awaits trial in Texas, the case remains a somber reminder of the risks vulnerable children face, and the relentless pursuit of justice by global authorities.
