FinesFSMA
Zafar Khan
Individual7 January 2026Fine · £138,900
01 · In plain English
What happened.
On 7 January 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority fined Zafar Khan £138,900 for being “knowingly concerned” in Carillion’s publication of misleading information in late 2016 and 2017. The FCA found Mr Khan — who had been Carillion’s finance director in 2017 — was aware of serious problems in the company’s UK construction business but failed to ensure announcements, and the board’s oversight, reflected that; he was found to have breached Article 15 of the Market Abuse Regulation (prohibits market manipulation / false or misleading statements), Listing Rule 1.3.3R (do not publish misleading information), Listing Principle 1 (requirement to have adequate procedures, systems and controls) and Premium Listing Principle 2 (requirement to act with integrity). The fine followed Mr Khan’s withdrawal of his challenge to the FCA’s decision.
Summary generated from the FCA notice and press reports. Check the final notice below before relying on it.
02 · Enforcement details
What the FCA published.
On 7 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority fined Zafar Khan £138,900. The Final Notice refers to knowing concern in breaches of Article 15 of the Market Abuse Regulations, Listing Rule 1.3.3R, Listing Principle 1 and Premium Listing Principle 2. Source: the FCA's published list of 2026 fines. Notice:
03 · Press coverage
How it was reported.
- UK watchdog fines ex-Carillion finance chiefs over misleading statementsReuters · 7 Jan 2026
- UK Fines Two Ex-Carillion Directors for Failing to Alert MarketBloomberg · 7 Jan 2026
- FCA fines two former Carillion directors for misleading investors before collapseThe Guardian · 7 Jan 2026
- FCA fines former finance directors of Carillion plcFinancial Conduct Authority · 6 Jan 2026
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