Karachi: Arif Habib Corporation Limited informed the public on September 14, 2026, about the emergence of fraudulent online content and telephone solicitations exploiting the likeness of Mr. Arif Habib, the Chairman of Arif Habib Group and CEO of the Company. The company has detected that these fraudulent activities include the creation of fake accounts and pages on platforms such as TikTok and Facebook, as well as AI-generated and deepfake video content.

The fraudulent schemes aim to solicit funds under unauthorized investment schemes, falsely associating with Mr. Arif Habib and the Company's name. Arif Habib Corporation Limited categorically denies any connection with these activities. Neither Mr. Arif Habib nor the Company or any Arif Habib Group entity has launched or endorsed any such investment schemes.

This incident is part of a broader pattern of fraudulent activities that had been previously warned against by Arif Habib Limited, a listed subsidiary of the Company. A public caution notice has been placed on the Company's official website, and a formal complaint was lodged with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency on September 4, 2026. The complaint seeks to initiate an investigation and remove the fraudulent content.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the Company emphasizes that Arif Habib Limited is the sole authorized entity within the Group for all investment-related information and services. Official announcements are only disseminated through the Company's official channels and the PSX.

Investors and the general public are urged to exercise caution and avoid engaging with any unauthorized content or solicitations. The Company has requested that this information be recorded in the Exchange's information system to ensure investor awareness.