Actor and entrepreneur Parul Gulati has alleged a financial fraud of more than ₹8 lakh at her Bengaluru outlet of Nish Hair. According to her, two store employees diverted customer payments into their personal bank accounts instead of the company’s official account, causing significant financial losses to the business.
In a video shared on social media, Gulati said she had been noticing financial discrepancies and inventory mismatches at the store for some time. Acting on her suspicions, she conducted a surprise inspection at the Bengaluru outlet, where the alleged fraud came to light.
According to Gulati, the sales executive, who had access to the store’s CCTV system, reported sick on the day of the inspection, while the store manager was present. During questioning, the manager allegedly admitted that he had started the scheme about a month after joining the company.
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Gulati alleged that the two employees sold products worth approximately ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 every day but instructed customers to transfer payments directly into their personal bank accounts instead of the company’s official account. As a result, the sales were allegedly not reflected in the company’s records, while the entire payment was diverted to the accused.
She claimed that the alleged fraud continued for nearly six months. While she currently has evidence covering that period, she suspects the activity may have begun even earlier. According to Gulati, the store manager allegedly admitted to misappropriating around ₹8 lakh, while the second accused employee is reportedly absconding.
Gulati said she has little hope of recovering the money but wants those allegedly responsible to be held accountable so they do not repeat similar acts elsewhere.
She also appealed to customers who had shopped at the Bengaluru outlet to verify their transactions if they had transferred money to any employee’s personal bank account instead of the company’s official account. She advised customers to always insist on an official invoice and carefully verify payment details before making any transaction.
The allegations attracted widespread attention on social media, with many users expressing support for Gulati. Several entrepreneurs and consumers also shared similar experiences, highlighting concerns over internal financial fraud in small businesses.
Following the complaint, a police investigation is underway. Authorities are examining the alleged financial transactions, available digital evidence and the role of the accused in the case.
