Laiba Aijaz Fraud Case Court Remanded Suspect for Five Days
Judicial Magistrate Zunaira Zafar approves five days of police custody against the requested 10 days in the case involving International Islamic University student Laiba Aijaz's death and alleged education-related fraud
ISLAMABAD, October 12, 2026: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Monday granted a five-day physical remand of suspect Nauman to police in connection with the case involving the death of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) student Laiba Aijaz following an alleged education-related financial fraud.
Court Grants Five-Day Physical Remand
The suspect was produced before Judicial Magistrate Zunaira Zafar, where police requested 10 days of physical remand for further investigation.
After considering the police request, the court approved five days of physical remand and handed the suspect over to investigators.
According to the court proceedings, police brought Nauman before the magistrate with his face covered. A criminal case against the suspect has been registered at Ramna Police Station in Islamabad.
The court proceedings represent a significant development in the investigation into allegations that Laiba Aijaz was deceived through promises of admission and scholarship opportunities at an educational institution in the United States.
Background of the Case
Laiba Aijaz, a gold-medal graduate of the International Islamic University Islamabad, was found dead in Islamabad on October 9, 2026. Police have been investigating the circumstances surrounding her suspected death by suicide and allegations of financial deception associated with her plans to pursue higher education abroad.
According to previously reported details of the Federal Investigation Agency’s investigation, suspects Muhammad Nauman and Fatima Sarwar allegedly obtained approximately Rs9.3 million from Laiba and her family through promises of arranging a United States visa and university scholarship.
The allegations include the provision of purportedly fraudulent university admission letters, scholarship documents and fee payment receipts.
The FIA registered a separate case against the suspects under relevant provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code and the Emigration Ordinance, 1979.
Police and Federal Investigations
Islamabad Police registered a separate case at Ramna Police Station following the student’s death.
The FIA’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle also initiated proceedings concerning the alleged financial transactions and education-related documentation.
Earlier reports indicated that investigators were examining the financial arrangements, documentation and possible involvement of additional individuals.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had also taken notice of Laiba’s death and directed the Islamabad police leadership and relevant authorities to take action against those allegedly involved.
Investigation Continues
With the court granting five days of physical remand, Nauman will remain in police custody during the authorized investigation period.
The allegations against Nauman and other named individuals remain subject to investigation and judicial determination.
The remand order is a procedural development and does not constitute a finding of guilt. Further findings will depend on the investigation, evidence presented and subsequent judicial proceedings.
