The series provides a deep, dramatic look into one of India’s most ingenious financial scandals.
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Scam 2003 - The Telgi Story (TV Series 2023) - Full cast & crew The episode opens in 1990s Pune and Mumbai
Before diving into Episode 1, it is crucial to understand the real-world backdrop. In 2003, the Indian financial system was rocked when authorities discovered that counterfeit judicial and non-judicial stamp papers worth tens of thousands of crores had been circulating across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.
The episode opens in 1990s Pune and Mumbai. Telgi (played by Gagan Dev Riar) is a humble grocery seller. He enters the transport business but fails. A friend introduces him to the stamp paper trade — legitimate at first. Telgi notices that banks and post offices never verify stamp papers properly. The episode ends with him stealing a small printing plate, hinting at the criminal empire to come.