IIUI Student Suicide Case

What happened

A student of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) named Laiba Ijaz reportedly died by suicide after being allegedly defrauded by a suspect named Nauman. The suspect allegedly used ChatGPT to impersonate a woman and her brother to deceive Laiba into believing he could arrange a US visa for her. Laiba had completed her BS degree from IIUI and wanted to pursue further studies in the United States.

The police have arrested the suspect and a case has been registered at Ramna Police Station. The court has granted a five-day physical remand to the police to continue the investigation. The investigation is aimed at establishing the circumstances surrounding Laiba’s death and verifying the evidence collected so far.

Who is affected

The student who died, Laiba Ijaz, was a gold medallist who had completed her BS degree from IIUI. Her family has alleged that the suspect defrauded her on the pretext of arranging admission to a US university and provided her with fake documents. The suspect may have also defrauded other women, and the police are investigating this possibility.

The IIUI community is also affected by this incident, and the university has provided records relating to Laiba. The records indicate that she registered at the IIUI in 2019 and enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) Physics programme. The university records also contain her residential address and national identity card number (CNIC).

Key dates and details

The suspect was arrested from Islamabad’s H-13 sector and was handed over to the police on a five-day physical remand by a judicial magistrate. The police have requested a 10-day physical remand, but the court approved five days. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are verifying items related to the suspect and examining other possible evidence relevant to the case.

Laiba’s body was found hanging by the roadside in Islamabad’s G-10 sector on Friday, October 9. She had discovered that the documents provided by the suspect were fake and was under severe mental stress following the alleged fraud.

What you should do

If you or someone you know has been affected by this incident, it is essential to seek help and support. The IIUI community and the police are investigating this incident, and anyone with information should come forward. It is also crucial to be aware of the risks of fraud and to verify the authenticity of any documents or information provided by unknown individuals or sources.