Police arrest the main suspect in the Laiba Aijaz case as the FIA investigates alleged overseas education and scholarship fraud.

Islamabad: Police have arrested Nauman, the main suspect in the case involving the alleged suicide of International Islamic University Islamabad gold medalist Laiba Aijaz, over accusations of fraud in the name of arranging overseas education and scholarships, according to media reports.

The arrest marks a significant development in the case, which involves allegations of financial fraud linked to promises of facilitating education abroad. Police sources cited in media reports said Nauman had been hiding in a rented room in Islamabad’s H-13 area.

The suspect was reportedly employed by the Anti-Corruption Department in Quetta in the past. According to information attributed to police sources, he was also reportedly suspended over an alleged corruption matter during his employment.

However, the relevant department has yet to issue an official confirmation regarding his reported employment history or suspension. The allegations have not been independently established in the information provided.

Separately, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against Nauman and a woman described as his associate in connection with the alleged financial fraud. The agency has launched an investigation into the matter.

Officials said investigators were examining different aspects of the case, while questioning of the arrested suspect was continuing. Further details about the alleged financial transactions, the role of the woman named in the case and the progress of the investigation have not been provided.

Laiba Aijaz was a gold medalist at International Islamic University Islamabad. Her case came to public attention following reports of her alleged suicide, with allegations of fraud involving promises of overseas education and scholarships emerging as a key aspect of the investigation.