NEW DELHI: Police in Uttar Pradesh have registered over 20 cases against hair stylist Javed Habib, his family, and associates for allegedly defrauding people of crores of rupees.Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishan Bishnoi said the investigation targets Habib, his wife, and son. “Javed Habib, his wife, son have been charged under relevant sections, and the police have requested an investigation. Victims of the fraud have been urged to come forward. It’s a fraud amounting to 5-7 crore rupees,” he said.Describing the alleged operation as a gang, Bishnoi added, “To curb crime and criminals in Sambhal, a total of 20 cases have been registered against financial fraudster Jawed Habib and his son, along with three others. These individuals operated as a gang and defrauded people.”

“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 have filed complaints,” he added further.Earlier in September, Habib and his son were booked in an alleged cryptocurrency scam. According to Bishnoi, the fraud was carried out under the banner of Follicle Global Company (FLC).