TELGI Paperback

"TELGI: A Reporter's Diary" by Sanjay Singh is a gripping true-crime account that chronicles the astonishing rise and fall of Abdul Karim Telgi, the mastermind behind India's estimated ₹30,000 crore fake stamp paper scam. From his humble beginnings selling peanuts to orchestrating one of the nation's largest financial frauds, the book delves into Telgi's ingenious methods, the intricate web of corruption that allowed his racket to flourish for over a decade, and the relentless investigative journalism that ultimately exposed him. Based on deep research, in-person interviews, and confidential case documents, this thrilling narrative offers a compelling look into the mind of a criminal genius and the systemic failures that enabled a scam of unimaginable proportions, highlighting the dedication of the reporter who broke the story and the impact it had on India.