A 74-year-old man and his sister lost ₹80.5 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP). The fraud began on October 30, 2025, when Shanmugavelu received a WhatsApp call claiming his phone was linked to an international money laundering case. The caller showed fake official documents and said the Reserve Bank of India was investigating his bank accounts. Believing this, Shanmugavelu shared personal details, including a ₹30 lakh Post Office fixed deposit. Over the next two days, scammers made him transfer ₹35 lakh and liquidate his bank account. His sister's savings were also taken. The accused threatened them to stay home and not talk to anyone, warning of arrest if they left. Later, a caller said officials would visit his home, but no one came. Suspicious, Shanmugavelu finally visited the police station on November 29 and learned he was scammed. He then filed a complaint at the East Division Cyber Crime Police. An FIR was registered against unknown people under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023.