Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib, his wife, and son Anas Habib are under investigation by Sambhal police over allegations of cheating more than 100 investors through a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. The case involves a company called Follicle Global Company (FLC), which reportedly promised high returns on Bitcoin and Binance coin investments.

The alleged scam

According to Superintendent of Police KK Bishnoi, around 150 participants attended a 2023 event in Sarayateen, Sambhal, held at Royal Palace Venkat Hall under FLC’s name. Investors were allegedly promised 50–75 per cent returns within a year, with individual investments ranging between Rs 5–7 lakh. The estimated total fraud is believed to be Rs 5–7 crore. When investors did not receive the promised returns, compla

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