Five fraud cases registered against hairstylist Javed Habib, his son, and others in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, all on the same day. His wife's name also emerged as a founder. More than 100 people have been affected.
Sambhal: Five new lawsuits were filed against Javed Habib, the country's renowned hair expert, in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, all on the same day, Monday. Police have issued notices to Javed Habib, his son Anos Habib, and another individual, Saiful, asking them to present facts in their defense. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the police are investigating under the provisions of organized crime and financial fraud.
According to Sambhal police, the complainants in these lawsuits are Mohammad Suhaib, Mohammad Azeem, Agosh Chaman, Huma Faraz, and Dildar Hussain. All have alleged that Javed Habib and his associates defrauded them in the name of investment. Police stated that these cases are related to fraud and financial loss, and so far, more than 100 people have been affected.
Promise of 70% Profit to Investors
According to the complainants, money was collected from investors on August 24, 2023, at a meeting of FLC company held at Royal Palace Saraitareen in Sambhal. It was claimed in the meeting that investments would yield up to 70 percent profit and investors' money would remain secure.
The investigation also revealed that investors were told that if the money was lost, the company would bear full responsibility for the loss. However, after a few days, when the investors demanded their money back due to the non-fulfillment of the agreed terms, the accused refused to return the money, citing the company's closure. The complainants also claim that the accused issued threats.
Wife and Son Also Involved in the Case
Sambhal SP Krishna Bishnoi stated that so far, 20 lawsuits have been registered against Javed Habib, his son Onas Habib, and Saiful. The investigation also revealed that Javed Habib's wife's name is associated as a founder of the company.
SP Krishna Bishnoi informed that financial fraud exceeding nearly one crore rupees has occurred in all these cases. More than 100 people have been affected, including individuals from various professions and social strata. This case is also considered serious because a large number of investors were misled and suffered losses.
Police Action and Further Investigation
Sambhal police have issued notices to all the accused under Section 107, requesting detailed information about the case. The police are conducting a thorough investigation into the entire matter, and only after the investigation will it be clarified how investors' losses can be compensated.
The SP stated that all legal action would be taken against Javed Habib and his associates. Furthermore, the police are also examining how active the role of his wife, associated as a founder of the company, was. This has made the case even more serious.
