Theni: Angered and frustrated over officials’ inaction on a Rs 12 lakh cheating complaint made by him, Muniyandi (58) of Kunnur set himself ablaze at the premises of the district Collectorate in Theni on Wednesday.

According to reports, A travel agency-cum placement firm had promised overseas jobs for Muniyandi’s two sons and had subsequently cheated him of the money. He had taken loan from money lenders to pay the travel agency. He had even given complaints to the police and at the collector’s office, but din’t get any response.

Unable to bear the pressure from money lenders, he came to the collectorate and set himself ablaze. He was rushed to the government hospital but died without responding to treatment, said the report.