Crypto Entrepreneur at Centre of Global Weight Loss Scandal Linked to Northampton Operation
A British entrepreneur linked to a major global weight loss operation has been identified as the mastermind behind an illicit Northampton-based enterprise. The unit, wedged between an air compressor service and an auto repair shop on an industrial estate in Northampton, was recently raided by authorities who seized thousands of unlicensed Alluvi-branded pens.
According to sources familiar with the illicit weight loss drug trade, Fasial Tariq, a businessman from Northampton, is at the centre of this operation. He has not been arrested or charged with an offence related to it, but his company Wholesale Supplements Limited is listed as the registered owner of the unit where the weight loss pens were manufactured.
Investigations have uncovered links between Tariq and businesses associated with the sale of Alluvi products. The operation appears to be a sophisticated example of a "grey area" exploitation, using loopholes in legislation and online supply chains to evade scrutiny.
Alluvi's website remains active, attracting thousands of customers who are placing daily orders for its weight loss pens. However, the company has lost its payment provider after Stripe terminated its services due to concerns about the legitimacy of the operation.
The Guardian investigation has also uncovered evidence suggesting that Alluvi products were sold through a trading name called Ecommerce Nutri Collectiv, which was linked to Tariq's former business partner and is now known as Paradox Labs. The cryptocurrency venture founded by Tariq, Paradox Studio, claims to let players earn crypto while playing but has been accused of being a scam.
The weight loss operation highlights the chaotic nature of the illicit drug trade. Sources describe it as secretive and poorly regulated, with products often assembled cheaply and sold without proper sterility or dosing accuracy.
Regulators have struggled to keep pace with the growing demand for unregulated weight loss products. While the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirmed that it is monitoring the situation, no arrests have been made in relation to Tariq and his operation.
Experts warn of the dangers posed by these unregulated products. Retatrutide, a key ingredient in Alluvi's weight loss pens, has not completed clinical trials, and unregulated injectable drugs may be contaminated, incorrectly dosed or improperly sterilised.
As the MHRA continues to monitor this situation, it is clear that action must be taken against those responsible for operating these illicit businesses.
A British entrepreneur linked to a major global weight loss operation has been identified as the mastermind behind an illicit Northampton-based enterprise. The unit, wedged between an air compressor service and an auto repair shop on an industrial estate in Northampton, was recently raided by authorities who seized thousands of unlicensed Alluvi-branded pens.
According to sources familiar with the illicit weight loss drug trade, Fasial Tariq, a businessman from Northampton, is at the centre of this operation. He has not been arrested or charged with an offence related to it, but his company Wholesale Supplements Limited is listed as the registered owner of the unit where the weight loss pens were manufactured.
Investigations have uncovered links between Tariq and businesses associated with the sale of Alluvi products. The operation appears to be a sophisticated example of a "grey area" exploitation, using loopholes in legislation and online supply chains to evade scrutiny.
Alluvi's website remains active, attracting thousands of customers who are placing daily orders for its weight loss pens. However, the company has lost its payment provider after Stripe terminated its services due to concerns about the legitimacy of the operation.
The Guardian investigation has also uncovered evidence suggesting that Alluvi products were sold through a trading name called Ecommerce Nutri Collectiv, which was linked to Tariq's former business partner and is now known as Paradox Labs. The cryptocurrency venture founded by Tariq, Paradox Studio, claims to let players earn crypto while playing but has been accused of being a scam.
The weight loss operation highlights the chaotic nature of the illicit drug trade. Sources describe it as secretive and poorly regulated, with products often assembled cheaply and sold without proper sterility or dosing accuracy.
Regulators have struggled to keep pace with the growing demand for unregulated weight loss products. While the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirmed that it is monitoring the situation, no arrests have been made in relation to Tariq and his operation.
Experts warn of the dangers posed by these unregulated products. Retatrutide, a key ingredient in Alluvi's weight loss pens, has not completed clinical trials, and unregulated injectable drugs may be contaminated, incorrectly dosed or improperly sterilised.
As the MHRA continues to monitor this situation, it is clear that action must be taken against those responsible for operating these illicit businesses.
This whole Alluvi weight loss scandal is just mind-boggling... I mean, how can someone make thousands of unlicensed pens and not even get caught? 
It's like they're using some sort of grey area loophole that's allowing them to stay one step ahead of the law. And now, their business partner has linked it back to Fasial Tariq's cryptocurrency venture, Paradox Studio... that's just suspicious on a whole different level 
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It's crazy! The fact that Stripe had to terminate their services due to concerns about legitimacy says it all. I'm just worried about what kind of products they're actually selling... are they safe? Are they even effective? 
We need to get some answers from the MHRA and get these people held accountable for putting people's health at risk 
, where entrepreneurs think they can sell anything and get away with it. But here's the thing - our actions have consequences 
. Fasial Tariq and his operation might have made millions off people's desperation to lose weight, but at what cost? The lack of regulation in this industry is a perfect example of how we need to be vigilant and demand accountability from corporations 
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. I mean, who sets up a dodgy operation in an industrial estate and thinks they can fly under the radar? And now they're using loopholes and grey areas to try and stay ahead of the law 
. It's just so... amateurish.
. I mean, come on, regulators need to step up their game and make sure these kinds of operations aren't sprouting up left and right. The fact that Retatrutide hasn't completed clinical trials is just insane 
. It's like they're playing a high-stakes game of Russian roulette with people's health.
. Tariq needs to be held accountable for his actions and the company needs to be shut down ASAP 
. We need better regulations in place to protect consumers from these kinds of operations. It's time for some serious change! 
they're literally selling fake weight loss pens online and no one's holding them accountable?! it's not just about Fasial Tariq, it's about the entire system that allows companies like this to thrive 
I mean, how hard is it to conduct clinical trials for a weight loss product before approving it? 
and now we've got people getting sick from these unregulated products because of it 
regulators need to step up their game and take real action against these scammers 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this all... Fasial Tariq's operation is wild 
- from a simple pen manufacturer to a full-blown weight loss scam 
. And can you believe that Alluvi's website is still active with thousands of daily orders? 
It's like he's getting away with this scandal 
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. But this operation takes it to a whole new level 
. I mean, who needs regulation when you can just create a dodgy pen manufacturer and call it a day 
? And the fact that Stripe terminated their services is just music to my ears 
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. Retatrutide has not even completed clinical trials, and we're talking about people injecting this stuff into their bodies 
. The MHRA needs to step up its game and crack down on scammers like Tariq 
. These weight loss pens are not even safe, let alone legit! I mean, who needs some sketchy entrepreneur like Fasial Tariq making money off people's desperation? And the fact that they're using loopholes in legislation is just crazy talk