Jury Convicted Miami Man in Murder-for-Hire Plot
The conspirator now faces up to life in prison for his role in the 2023 death of a business associate.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Financial Crime
A federal jury has convicted 27-year-old Avin Seetaram for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Suren Seetal. Seetaram worked with an accomplice to track and ambush the victim over a business dispute.
Why it matters
The conviction closes a chapter on a violent case that involved tracking the victim with electronic devices and disposing of his body in the Everglades. A federal judge will now determine the final sentence for Seetaram.
The jury found the defendant guilty of murder-for-hire conspiracy, which carries a potential sentence of up to life in prison. This follows a separate case where an accomplice, Somjeet Christopher Singh, received a life sentence for the same plot.
The players
Avin Seetaram
A 27-year-old Margate resident convicted of murder-for-hire conspiracy.
Somjeet Christopher Singh
A 32-year-old Coral Springs resident who previously received a life sentence for his involvement in the plot.
Suren Seetal
The victim of the murder-for-hire scheme.
Roy K. Altman
The federal district judge who sentenced Somjeet Christopher Singh.
The details
The evidence showed that Seetaram and Singh tracked Seetal using an electronic device before luring him to a business location on November 2, 2023, where he was ambushed and killed. Following the murder, the duo transported the body to the Everglades. Somjeet Christopher Singh previously pleaded guilty to his role in the scheme and was sentenced by Judge Roy K. Altman.
Timeline
July 2023: A failed assassination attempt occurred against Suren Seetal.
November 2, 2023: Suren Seetal was murdered at a business location.
October 1, 2026: A federal jury convicted Avin Seetaram.
Beyond the 305
This case follows the established precedent of federal prosecutions against complex murder-for-hire schemes in South Florida. The conviction of Avin Seetaram completes the legal accountability for the 2023 plot that previously resulted in a life sentence for his accomplice.
The case is now moving toward a sentencing hearing at the federal district court. Residents interested in the case's final outcome can follow the case status via federal court filings.
The takeaway
This case highlights the extreme measures taken by federal prosecutors to track and dismantle coordinated criminal conspiracies in South Florida. Keep an eye on federal docket updates to see when a sentencing date is officially scheduled for Seetaram.
Further reading
For more details on local legal proceedings, visit the Financial Crime section.
More information
To review case filings, you can access court documents and information on the federal portal.
