Actress and entrepreneur Parul Gulati has recently made serious allegations against two former employees of her hair-care brand, Nish Hair, claiming they committed fraud at the company's Bengaluru outlet. In a revealing Instagram video, Gulati detailed how the store's manager and a sales executive manipulated customer transactions, diverting payments meant for the business into their private bank accounts.

Gulati stated that she spent an exhaustive day at a police station after discovering the alleged scheme, which involved the two employees selling products worth between Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 daily. Instead of directing payments to Nish Hair’s official accounts, they instructed customers to deposit funds into their personal accounts.

“They sold my product, my packaging, through my name to the customer and then took the whole amount themselves,” she explained, visibly frustrated by the betrayal. This incident has raised concerns about employee trust and ethical practices within the beauty industry.

The actress emphasized that the financial implications of this fraud are significant, estimating the total loss to be approximately Rs 8 lakh. She has urged customers and other business owners to be vigilant, warning that such fraudulent practices could harm not only individual brands but the entire beauty sector.

Following these allegations, Gulati has taken steps to address the situation legally, engaging with local law enforcement to investigate the matter further. She has also expressed her commitment to ensuring accountability and protecting her brand’s integrity.

The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the importance of transparency and ethics in business operations, particularly in the rapidly growing beauty and wellness industry. Gulati's case serves as a reminder of the potential vulnerabilities that brands face from within.