Officials say chatbots drafted fake Laiba documents
The student death investigation alleges a consultant used AI chatbots and two invented identities to take Rs9.3 million from Laiba Aijaz's family.
An Islamabad magistrate granted police five days' physical remand of Muhammad Nauman, who appeared with his face covered. Police had sought 10 days. He is due back on 17 October.
Officials allege he impersonated a woman named Aiza and a fictitious brother in the United States, used AI chatbots for English messages and fake documents, and collected Rs9.3 million for an admission and student visa that did not exist.
Laiba Aijaz, 24, a graduate of the International Islamic University Islamabad, was found dead near G-10 Sunday Bazaar on 9 October. Her father complained the next day.
Ramna police registered FIR No. 820/26 under Sections 322 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The Federal Investigation Agency registered FIR No. 977/26 over the alleged fraud.
Investigators found his bank accounts and mobile wallets empty, one holding Rs23. Claims about how the money was spent are still being investigated. Officials say Aiza had no role in the later fraud.