Gurmeet Singh Dhinsa (born c. 1962) is an Australian-American Sikh[1] former gas station magnate, who was convicted of racketeering and multiple murders.
In an attempt to corner the local market on gas stations, Dhinsa defrauded customers, evaded taxes, committed at least two murders, and is believed to have ordered eight others.
As business improved, Dhinsa's holding company, Citygas Gasoline Corp [3] "City Gas" opened more stations in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
[5] As he expanded his business, Dhinsa modified gas pumps, evaded taxes on gasoline bought in bulk, and kept his employees silent with death threats.
Police discovered that Dhinsa's brother Gurdip, who had fled to India to avoid prosecution for a 1991 murder, was back in the U.S. and was working at City Gas.
Evidence of gas pump tampering, including Department of Consumer Affairs metal seals and inspection stickers, was found during the search.