www.brecorder.com AKD Securities Faces Deepfake Scam Targeting Executives
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- •AKD Securities warns of deepfake videos impersonating top executives.
- •Fraudulent schemes are soliciting funds using fake social media accounts.
- •A complaint has been filed with the NCCIA for investigation and content removal.
AKD Securities Limited has reported that deepfake videos impersonating its Chairman Aqeel Karim Dhedhi and Chairperson Hina Junaid are being used to solicit funds for unauthorized investment schemes. The company disclosed this issue in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on September 28, 2026, stating that fake social media accounts and pages have been created using the executives' names, photographs, and voices. The deepfake content aims to mislead investors into engaging with fraudulent schemes. AKD Securities filed a complaint with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on September 16, 2026, seeking an investigation and removal of the fraudulent content. The company has categorically denied any association with the fraudulent activities and urged the public to exercise caution. A public notice has been placed on its official website to alert stakeholders about the scam.
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