Laiba Aijaz Case Suspect Admits Fraud Involving AI Documents
Investigation sources say the arrested suspect impersonated Laiba's friend, created a fake email account in another person's name and used AI-generated student visa documents. His mobile phone has been sent for forensic examination.
ISLAMABAD, October 12, 2026: A significant development has emerged in the investigation into the death of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) gold medallist Laiba Aijaz, as sources familiar with the inquiry say arrested suspect Muhammad Nauman has admitted to defrauding the student through a scheme involving fake online identities and allegedly fabricated documents for studying in the United States.
According to investigation sources, Nauman’s first contact with Laiba was established in February 2026 through her friend, identified as Aiza. The latest findings have brought fresh attention to the sequence of online communications, the alleged impersonation of individuals known to the student, and the use of artificial intelligence in preparing documents purportedly connected to her student visa application.
How the Initial Contact Was Established
Sources said Laiba Aijaz and her friend Aiza had jointly started an online TikTok Shop business. However, the venture reportedly failed to achieve commercial success.
According to the emerging account, Aiza Fatima had a brother living in the United States. Laiba subsequently discussed with Aiza the possibility of obtaining assistance in securing a US visa.
Investigators believe this connection became part of the circumstances surrounding Laiba’s subsequent dealings with Nauman.
Suspect Allegedly Impersonated Laiba’s Friend
One of the most significant revelations concerns the alleged use of false identities to communicate with the student.
Investigation sources claim Nauman contacted Laiba from a different mobile phone number while pretending to be her friend Aiza.
He also allegedly created a fake Gmail account in the name of Aiza’s brother, identified as Azhar, who reportedly resides in the United States.
According to the sources, Nauman continued communicating with Laiba through both identities, allegedly creating the impression that she was corresponding with people she already knew or trusted.
These allegations have emerged during the ongoing investigation and remain subject to verification through digital evidence and further legal proceedings.
AI-Generated Student Visa Documents Under Investigation
Sources further disclosed that Nauman allegedly used artificial intelligence to prepare documents connected to Laiba’s proposed US student visa.
Investigators are examining the suspected fabrication of these documents as part of the wider inquiry into the alleged educational and financial deception.
The reported use of AI-generated paperwork has added a digital dimension to the case, with investigators seeking to establish how the documents were produced, whether they were transmitted to the student through the alleged fake accounts, and what electronic evidence supports the allegations.
Mobile Phone Sent for Forensic Examination
According to sources, investigators have obtained portions of the conversations between Nauman and Laiba.
The suspect’s mobile phone has also been sent for forensic examination to obtain additional evidence.
The examination is relevant to verifying the reported communications, the alleged fake identities and email account, and the electronic material associated with the purported student visa arrangements.
The results of the forensic examination have not yet been disclosed.
FIA Case and Reported Financial Deception
The latest disclosures follow the registration of a separate case by the Federal Investigation Agency’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Islamabad.
According to previously reported details of the FIA’s first information report, Muhammad Nauman and Fatima Sarwar were nominated over allegations that Rs9.3 million was obtained in connection with promises to arrange a US visa and scholarship for Laiba.
The FIR alleges that Rs2.9 million was transferred through banking channels, while the remaining amount was paid in cash.
The agency’s preliminary findings also referred to allegedly fabricated scholarship letters, university admission documents and fee payment receipts.
The FIA registered the case on October 10, 2026, under relevant provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code and the Emigration Ordinance, 1979.
These financial allegations form part of the formal investigation, and the precise role of each person remains a matter for investigators and the courts to determine.
Background of the Case
Laiba Aijaz, a gold medallist associated with the International Islamic University Islamabad, was found dead in the federal capital on October 9, 2026.
Her death prompted investigations by Islamabad Police and the FIA into allegations that she had suffered substantial financial losses while attempting to pursue higher education in the United States.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the incident and directed the relevant Islamabad authorities to take action.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also visited the student’s family and assured them that the matter would be thoroughly investigated.
The latest disclosures concerning alleged impersonation, fake email accounts and AI-generated documentation mark another stage in the inquiry.
However, investigators have yet to publicly establish the complete sequence of communications or release the forensic findings.
The suspect’s reported admission has been attributed to investigation sources and does not constitute a judicial determination of guilt. All individuals implicated in the investigation remain entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence.
