Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib, his family, and associates have all been booked by police in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly duping people of crores of rupees. Around 23 cases have been registered against Habib, his wife, and his son, according to Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishnan Bishnoi. Police have issued a lookout notice against Habib and his son.
What is the case about?
The authorities say that the case appears to involve fraud of ₹5 to ₹7 crores. Victims have continued to file complaints, and the number is expected to rise. The investigations conducted so far have revealed a scam worth up to ₹1 crore.
The FIRs were filed against Jawed, his son Anosh Habib, and their associate Saiful. SP Bishnoi, while speaking to Ani, said that the three individuals operated as a gang. "They took Rs. 5–7 lakh in cash from people and lured them into investing. A case has been registered in the matter. A total of 35 people filed complaints. He added.
In September, the hairstylist and his son were booked in an alleged cryptocurrency scam. The fraud was carried out under the banner of Follicle Global Company.
Investigations have revealed that the Habib’s wife is the founder of the company, which is now under scrutiny for its assets and digital transactions.
