Teacher’s family duped twice in cyberfraud, loses ₹45 lakh in fake investment scam

A school teacher from Kamaraj Road, who had previously fallen victim to cyber fraud, has fallen prey to another online scam, losing a substantial sum of ₹45 lakh. The teacher's husband had earlier been cheated in a cyber fraud, leaving the family burdened with debt. To recover from the earlier loss, they sought higher returns on investments.

In November 2025, the couple encountered an investment application on social media, promising exceptionally lucrative returns. Entranced by the offers, they obtained personal loans and transferred money to the fraudsters' specified accounts. Between November 2025 and February 20, 2026, they allegedly sent away ₹45 lakh. When they tried to withdraw their investment and promised profits, they discovered they could not access the application, while all contact details of the operators had been disabled or blocked.

Upon realizing they had been duped, they reported the incident on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. However, the complainant mentioned that due to mental strain and work pressure, they could not lodge a formal complaint sooner. The police registered a case based on her complaint and launched an investigation to identify the fraudsters, trace the money trail, and enforce legal consequences.

The case underscores the fact that cybercriminals frequently entice victims with unrealistic profits, even preying on those who have previously experienced online fraud while seeking to rectify earlier losses, as stated by a senior cybercrime investigator.