Sacramento Drug Trafficker Has Been Sentenced to Prison
A federal judge sentenced Parampreet Singh to a decade in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Drug Crime
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U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez sentenced Sacramento resident Parampreet Singh to 10 years in prison. The court also ordered Singh to forfeit $2 million following his guilty plea for conspiring to distribute cocaine, heroin, opium, and ketamine.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes a federal investigation into a high-volume narcotics operation that relied on encrypted messaging apps to coordinate illicit sales. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to dismantle organized networks distributing multiple types of illegal substances.
Parampreet Singh received a 10-year prison term and a $2 million forfeiture judgment. Ranvir Singh, who was found guilty by a jury in October 2025, is currently awaiting sentencing on December 1, 2026.
The players
Parampreet Singh
He is a Davis resident who pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute multiple illegal narcotics.
John A. Mendez
He is a U.S. District Judge serving in the federal court in Sacramento who presided over the sentencing.
Drug Enforcement Administration
This federal agency led the investigation into the criminal conspiracy alongside multiple law enforcement partners.
Ranvir Singh
He is a co-defendant who was found guilty by a jury and is awaiting a future sentencing hearing.
Amandeep Multani
He is a co-defendant who was sentenced to time served for his role in the case.
The details
Defendants utilized encrypted cellphone apps to coordinate the trafficking of various narcotics between October 2020 and April 2021. Undercover officers successfully purchased 10 kilograms of cocaine, 1.5 kilograms of opium, and 2 kilograms of ketamine during the investigation.
Timeline
Defendants coordinated sales from October 2020 to April 2021.
Parampreet Singh entered a guilty plea on Sept. 9, 2025.
A jury found Ranvir Singh guilty on Oct. 15, 2025.
Parampreet Singh was sentenced to 10 years on Oct. 6, 2026.
Ranvir Singh is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 1, 2026.
Legal Context
This case reflects broader federal efforts to prosecute narcotics distribution networks that use advanced digital tools to evade detection. It underscores how the judicial system applies strict sentencing guidelines to large-scale drug conspiracies uncovered by agencies like the DEA.
The sentencing and the disruption of this drug network serve as a public safety milestone for the Sacramento area. Residents may see continued federal activity as law enforcement works to dismantle remaining parts of illicit supply chains that utilized encrypted communication.
The takeaway
This case highlights the risks associated with using encrypted digital platforms to coordinate illegal activities. Authorities continue to demonstrate that they can infiltrate these digital networks to secure high-profile convictions.
What happens next
Ranvir Singh is scheduled to be sentenced by the court on Dec. 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on regional enforcement actions, visit the Drug Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
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