Is it ok for a public listed company to buy fake likes with...

Is it ok for a public listed company to buy fake likes with shareholder money to deceive those same investers brass? Or do the indo/indian click exchanges provide fake likes to companies to just pass the time ? Private little companys can do what they like - it is their business. This is a little different dont you think ?
You can roll a turd in glitter but it is still a turd. - especially with fake likes/glitter.
Oh dear.