Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Ghaziabad Woman Arrested in Alleged ₹1.45 Crore Mining Fraud
Police arrested Neelam Sharma in Ghaziabad for allegedly taking money from three businessmen.
The total amount involved is reported to be ₹1.45 crore.
Police say she and her husband, Harishankar Pandey, promised strong returns from mining and transport businesses.
One businessman, Sanjay Rai, allegedly gave them ₹46.87 lakh.
He said they did not return the money when promised.
Police also allege that two other businessmen paid ₹62.14 lakh and ₹36.50 lakh.
Sharma’s husband is still missing, and police are trying to find him.
A court has sent Sharma to police custody until September 23.
Neelam Sharma was arrested in Ghaziabad over an alleged ₹1.45 crore investment fraud.
Police allege Sharma and her absconding husband, Harishankar Pandey, targeted three Navi Mumbai businessmen.
The couple allegedly promised attractive returns from mining and transport businesses in Jharkhand and Punjab.
Complainant Sanjay Rai said he paid ₹46.87 lakh in several instalments but was not repaid.
Sharma was remanded to police custody until September 23, while police continue searching for Pandey.
- Who
- Neelam Sharma and her absconding husband, Harishankar Pandey, are accused; three Navi Mumbai businessmen are alleged victims.
- What
- Police arrested Sharma in connection with an alleged ₹1.45 crore mining and transport investment fraud.
- When
- The complaint followed meetings beginning in February 2025; Sharma was produced in court on Saturday and remanded until September 23.
- Where
- The alleged fraud involved businessmen in Navi Mumbai, while Sharma was arrested in Ghaziabad in the Delhi region.
- Why
- Police allege the couple collected money by promising attractive returns and repayment for mining and transport business investments.
- Total alleged fraud
- ₹1.45 crore
- Arrested accused
- Neelam Sharma, 52
- Absconding accused
- Harishankar Pandey, Sharma’s husband
- Complainant’s alleged payment
- ₹46.87 lakh paid by Sanjay Rai in several instalments
- Other alleged payments
- ₹62.14 lakh from Ganesh Patil and ₹36.50 lakh from Santosh Gharat
- Businesses cited
- Mining, transport and shipping
- Court action
- Sharma was remanded to police custody until September 23