Sharma was produced before a city court and has been sent to six days of police remand. The Gurugram Economic Offences Wing (EOW), which investigated the case, said the fraud took place between 2021 and 2023.
Tension erupted in Paswan Tola after residents accused a group of attempting to lure locals into Christianity with cash and other inducements. Police have detained two individuals for questioning following a confrontation involving local leaders and right-wing activists. Investigations are currently underway.