Unveiling the Telgi Scam: A Reporter's Diary into India's Biggest Stamp Forgery

Intrigued by stories of audacious financial crimes and the underbelly of the Indian system? Dive deep into "Telgi: Ek Reporter Ki Diary" (Telgi: A Reporter's Diary) by Sanjay Singh, a gripping investigative account of the infamous Telgi Scam.

This Hindi-language paperback exposes the story of Abdul Kareem Telgi, a man who rose from humble beginnings as a fruit seller to become the mastermind behind a staggering ₹40,000 crore stamp forgery racket. In the 1990s, Telgi's extravagant spending habits, including a reported ₹80 lakh splurge on a dancer in one night, brought him under the scrutiny of authorities.

But Telgi's operation wasn't a one-man show. Singh, a reporter at NDTV who broke the story in 2003, meticulously unravels the complex web of corruption that Telgi weaved. The narrative delves into Telgi's transformation from a Mumbai travel agent to the kingpin of a nationwide scam, exposing the shocking collusion between Telgi's network and politicians, police, and administrative machinery.

"Telgi: Ek Reporter Ki Diary" is more than just a sensational crime story. Based on Singh's in-depth investigative work and interviews with key players, the book offers a chilling glimpse into the vulnerabilities of the Indian system. It explores how Telgi exploited these weaknesses to build a vast criminal empire, raising critical questions about accountability and power structures.

This captivating exposé is a must-read for anyone interested in:

True crime and financial scams in India
Investigative journalism and its role in exposing corruption
The complex relationship between crime and the Indian political and administrative landscape

Written in engaging Hindi prose, "Telgi: Ek Reporter Ki Diary" is a thrilling journey into the heart of a major scandal. It sheds light on Telgi's audacious scheme and the systemic failures that allowed it to flourish for so long.

Telgi by Sanjay Singh [Paperback] Hindi Edition