A man from Yamunanagar district in Haryana has allegedly lost around ₹12 lakh after being persuaded to invest in a biogas company through promises of high returns and claims of government backing, according to a report by Dainik Bhaskar.
The complainant, Parvinder Singh, alleged that representatives associated with RNJ Biogreen Service Private Limited and RNJ Biogreen and Tech Private Limited promised to double his investment within 20 months and generate monthly returns of 10% to 12%. The accused allegedly invoked the names of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to build confidence in the proposed biogas project.
The allegations have not been established in court. The claims of government approval, ministerial involvement and promised returns should not be treated as verified facts.
Biogas investment allegedly promoted through government connections
According to the complaint cited by Dainik Bhaskar, Singh visited the office of RNJ Biogreen Service Private Limited in Kurukshetra in May 2025, accompanied by acquaintances. He allegedly met Rajesh Lather, Mohammad Shahnawaz Bharti and another individual identified as Sanjay.
The complainant alleged that the representatives presented RNJ Biogreen Service Private Limited and RNJ Biogreen and Tech Private Limited as companies operating under a Government of India initiative related to biogas. They also reportedly claimed that the proposed project had received government-level approval.
The representatives allegedly told Singh that Nitin Gadkari would lay the project’s foundation stone and that Nayab Singh Saini would inaugurate it.
These claims reportedly helped persuade Singh to invest. However, the supplied account does not independently establish that either minister was associated with the project or had agreed to participate in an inauguration or foundation-stone ceremony.
₹12 lakh deposited after promise of high returns
Singh alleged that the company representatives assured him his principal investment would double within 20 months. They also reportedly promised monthly profits of 10% to 12%, offering what would amount to unusually high returns if sustained.
According to the complaint, Singh transferred approximately ₹12 lakh to bank accounts specified by the accused on multiple occasions. He alleged that he did not receive the promised payments.
When he subsequently sought the return of his money, the representatives allegedly told him that his old identification account had encountered a problem and that a new ID needed to be created.
The supplied report does not specify whether the complainant recovered any part of the amount or whether the companies’ bank accounts were frozen.
Complainant alleges threats after seeking repayment
Singh reportedly approached the Farkpur police station in connection with the alleged fraud. According to the account published by Dainik Bhaskar, he alleged that the accused repeatedly delayed repayment and later abused him and threatened to kill him when he pressed for the return of his investment.
The allegations raise questions about the representations allegedly made to attract investors, including claims of government approval and the purported involvement of senior public officials.
The supplied material does not establish the outcome of the police complaint, whether arrests were made, or whether any charges have been filed. Those details should be confirmed with the police before publication if an update is available.
Bioenergy Business Analysis
The allegations highlight a broader risk for investors as biogas and compressed biogas (CBG) projects gain attention in India’s energy-transition market. The sector’s growth potential, government support programmes and links to agricultural waste management can make legitimate projects attractive to investors. However, claims of government backing or participation by public officials are not, by themselves, evidence that an investment is authorised or financially sound.
Investors should distinguish between a legitimate bioenergy project and an investment scheme marketed in the name of bioenergy. Before transferring funds, prospective investors should independently verify a company’s corporate registration, the identities of its directors, project approvals, land and infrastructure arrangements, financing structure, and any claimed government contracts or subsidies. Corporate registration alone does not establish the legitimacy of an investment offer.
The case remains an allegation based on the complainant’s account as reported by Dainik Bhaskar. Confirmation of the police investigation and the status of the companies and their proposed project would be necessary before drawing conclusions about responsibility or the wider circumstances.
