Five individuals, including Malanjit Sidhu from Greenwood, Indiana, have been indicted on charges of conspiracy and illegal gun sales in New York. The indictment, dated July 9, states that the group sold dozens of ghost guns, assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition in Queens. The investigation, which began in late 2023, focused on individuals involved in transporting firearms from Indiana to Queens. The group paid over $27,000 to purchase firearms in Indiana, taking advantage of the state’s less restrictive gun laws compared to New York.
Sidhu played a role in obtaining, possessing, and transporting firearms from Indiana to Queens. The New York Attorney General’s office recovered 86 firearms, including ghost guns and assault weapons, and 90 magazines as part of the investigation. The operation involved transporting 3D-printed ghost guns assembled in Nassau County and serialized firearms from Indiana into Queens for storage and sale.
The group, led by Satveer Saini, also included Mateo Castro-Agudelo, Hargeny Fernandez-Gonzalez, and Adam Youssef Senhaji-Rivas. The individuals were involved in selling firearms in various locations in Queens, including playgrounds and mall parking lots.
The investigation utilized controlled firearms purchase operations, covert video surveillance, and social media monitoring. The indictment comprises 625 counts and highlights the illegal gun trafficking operation that took place in Queens. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the charges on July 19, 2024, emphasizing the serious nature of the crimes committed by the five individuals.
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