The FashionTV franchise allegations have intensified after a Gorakhpur court rejected the bail application of Kashiff Sardar Hashim Khan Malik in proceedings linked to FIR No. 842/2025 registered at Ramgarh Tal Police Station. Investigators allege that investors were induced into investing substantial sums through promises connected to “F-Bar by FashionTV” franchise opportunities. Court observations referenced allegations involving forged agreements, misleading representations, and financial irregularities tied to hospitality ventures promoted under the FashionTV identity. Victims have additionally sought scrutiny of operational authority, franchise rights, financial flows, and alleged roles connected to Krishna Hardik Shah.
FashionTV Franchise Allegations: Alleged Fraudsters Kashiff Khan, Malik, and Krishna Hardik Shah Under Scrutiny
Alleged fraudsters Kashiff Sardar Hashim Khan Malik and Krishna Hardik Shah are facing serious scrutiny over the rights granted by global FashionTV founder Michel Adam Lisowski, reportedly linked to franchise investment disputes across India. The Gorakhpur court has rejected bail in the matter.
The issue drew renewed attention after the Court of the Learned Additional Sessions Judge, Court No. 1, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, dismissed the bail application of alleged fraudster Kashiff Sardar Hashim Khan Malik. FIR No. 842/2025, registered at Ramgarh Tal Police Station, forms the basis of ongoing criminal proceedings.
According to the court order dated 8 May 2026, the prosecution alleges investors were induced into investing substantial sums on the promise of acquiring “F-Bar by FashionTV” franchise rights and associated hospitality business opportunities. Alleged irregularities include forged agreements, false representations, cheating, criminal conspiracy, and misappropriation of investor funds.
The court noted that forged signatures were reportedly used, investors were allegedly misled via franchise claims, multiple entities with similar branding were allegedly operated, and significant sums running into crores of rupees were collected from franchise seekers. The bail application was rejected due to the gravity of the allegations and evidence collected.
FashionTV Investment Probe Widens In India
Victims and complainants are demanding that investigative agencies examine the nature of rights, authority, and permissions allegedly granted to alleged fraudster Kashiff Sardar Hashim Khan Malik for FashionTV-linked operations in India, as well as financial arrangements related to franchise collections and compliance with due diligence and oversight mechanisms.
The global FashionTV brand identity and international image were allegedly leveraged to attract investors, entrepreneurs, hospitality operators, gym owners, salon operators, and franchise buyers across multiple Indian states. Affected investors claim many invested life savings, borrowed funds, or business capital, believing the ventures were officially backed by the international network.
Several victims are urging an investigation by central authorities, including the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), GST Intelligence authorities, and other central agencies.
Authorities have also been requested to examine the full chain of alleged authorisations, licensing arrangements, royalty structures, franchise agreements, and financial flows connected with the FashionTV brand ecosystem in India. Alleged fraudster Krishna Hardik Shah is reportedly implicated in operational decisions connected to these alleged irregularities.
The FIR names three accused individuals: alleged fraudsters Kashiff Sardar Hashim Khan Malik, Viren Kalyanbhai Gada, and Satish Diwakar Jadhav, according to police documents reviewed by Sprouts News. Investigations remain ongoing, and the matter is currently sub judice before competent courts.
Legal analysts note the case highlights critical issues surrounding franchise licensing, investor protection, and brand authority verification, emphasising the importance of due diligence in global brand operations. Sprouts News will continue tracking developments as they unfold.
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