Mr Akil said the service would cost $40 when Mr Kasef said he could only pay $30. Mr Kashef reported the incident to police, who charged Mr Akil with common assault on December 3. Mr Akil said he was just a young guy trying to earn a living doing what he loves. According to police documents, Mr Kashef had never been to the barber shop before he attended on November 25, 2024. Mr Kashef handed over $30, only to be told by Mr Akil that the haircut cost $40.

Source: Daily Mail January 18, 2026 08:48 UTC