Islamabad, October 12,2026: An Islamabad court on Monday handed over prime suspect Muhammad Noman to police on a five-day physical remand in a case involving alleged fraud against International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) graduate Laiba Ijaz, who reportedly died by suicide after discovering that her travel documents were fake.
Laiba’s body was reportedly found hanging by the roadside in Sector G-10, within the jurisdiction of Ramna police station.
Noman was produced before Judicial Magistrate Zunaira Zafar at the District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad.
During the hearing, the investigating officer (IO) told the court that a thorough examination of the facts and circumstances was necessary to establish the suspect’s alleged role in the case.
The officer said further investigation was required in light of the available evidence and preliminary findings. The police also sought to verify relevant items linked to the suspect and examine other potential evidence.
Noman was arrested from Sector H-13 in Islamabad.
According to sources, the investigation has uncovered evidence suggesting the suspect’s alleged involvement in online fraud and the blackmailing of women.
Sources further said Noman had previously worked at the Anti-Corruption Establishment in Quetta but was suspended. He had also worked for a company in Islamabad.
Meanwhile, further details have emerged regarding the alleged fraud involving the travel agent.
Police have unsealed the first information report (FIR), registered at Ramna police station on October 10.
According to the FIR, the complainant, Laiba’s father Muhammad Ijaz, has accused Noman and a woman identified as Aiza of being responsible for his daughter’s death.
The complaint states that Noman met Laiba around six to seven months ago near Blue Area in Islamabad, where he interviewed her. He allegedly introduced himself as an influential person and claimed to hold a senior position in the federal capital.
According to the complainant, Noman offered to arrange a US study visa for Laiba. The total cost of the visa and travel process was agreed at Rs9.3 million.
The FIR states that Muhammad Ijaz paid Rs2.1 million in cash in the presence of witnesses, while Laiba later transferred Rs2.9 million to Noman through her bank account.
The complainant alleged that Noman subsequently brought Laiba’s travel documents to his shop and showed him a receipt for a $20,000 transaction purportedly made for a bank statement. However, both the documents and the receipt allegedly turned out to be fake.
According to the FIR, when the complainant confronted Noman, the suspect stopped answering his calls.
The complaint further alleges that Aiza, whom Noman had introduced to Laiba, continued to pressure her for additional money, causing her severe mental distress.
Police are investigating the allegations to establish the circumstances surrounding Laiba’s death and determine the responsibility of those involved. The allegations against the suspects have yet to be established in court.
