Suspect allegedly used ChatGPT to deceive Laiba Ijaz in Islamabad suicide case

The suspect, identified as Nauman, allegedly created a fake online identity and used artificial intelligence to communicate with Laiba while pretending to arrange a US visa through the woman's brother, the sources said. Initial investigations have revealed that Nauman allegedly sent Laiba fabricated documents and repeatedly changed the date of her supposed visa interview.

Laiba reportedly became suspicious after being given different interview dates and subsequently discovered that the documents were fake., Nauman's alleged deception began after he first came into contact with Laiba in March 2023, when she applied for an internship at an insurance company.

Nauman, who was reportedly working as a manager in the insurance sector, contacted Laiba because he needed staff. Although she met him, she could not join the office because she was giving private tuition. He later allegedly employed Laiba, her sister and her mother for a Tik.

Tok shop advertising operation. Fake identity allegedly used to gain trust. Police sources said a woman named Aiza managed the Tik.

Tok shop and distributed its earnings to Laiba and her family. Aiza's brother was living in the United States. Laiba reportedly approached Nauman for help in obtaining a US visa for herself, seeking assistance through Aiza's brother.

Nauman allegedly assured her that he could arrange the visa. Investigators suspect that he subsequently created another account while impersonating Aiza and began communicating with Laiba under that identity.

He allegedly used ChatGPT to imitate Aiza and her brother, sending messages and documents designed to make the visa arrangement appear genuine., Laiba did not initially suspect that the identities were fake. Nauman allegedly gave her several dates for the visa interview, first September 1, then September 17 and finally September 26.

The repeated changes raised Laiba's suspicions, prompting her to check the documents, which reportedly turned out to be fraudulent. Rs21 million plot proceeds and jewellery allegedly handed over. Investigators have also learnt that Laiba allegedly gave Nauman money obtained from the sale of a plot belonging to her father, amounting to Rs2.1 million, along with jewellery belonging to her stepmother,.

The sources said Laiba was under pressure to return her stepmother's jewellery. She reportedly asked Nauman to return the jewellery first, telling him that the remaining money could be dealt with later. However, Nauman allegedly began ignoring her and eventually cut off contact.

Police sources said Laiba was left distressed after discovering the alleged fraud and being unable to recover the money and jewellery. She subsequently died by suicide. The circumstances surrounding her death and the allegations against the suspect remain subject to investigation.

The allegations have not been established in court. Police suspect more victims. Investigators suspect that Nauman may have defrauded other women using similar methods., a delay in his arrest may have allowed him to delete data from his mobile phone.

Investigators plan to conduct a forensic examination of the device and attempt to recover deleted information to identify other potential victims. The recovered data could help establish whether the suspect used additional fake accounts, fabricated documents or artificial intelligence tools to deceive other people.

The case has also raised concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence and online identities in financial fraud. While AI tools can be used for legitimate communication and research, their misuse to impersonate individuals or support fraudulent schemes can cause serious financial and emotional harm.

Police are continuing their investigation into the alleged fraud, the use of fake identities and the events preceding Laiba's death.