Abdul Rasheed Telgi, a Karnataka-based businessman, had been involved in various shady dealings for years. He began his career as a small-time stamp vendor but gradually built up a network of contacts and fake documents to create a massive racket. Telgi's modus operandi was to create fake stamp papers, which he would then sell to gullible buyers, often at inflated prices. He operated in several states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, and his scam involved several high-ranking officials, politicians, and businessmen.

Now, nearly 20 years later, the story is back in the spotlight. With the 2023 release of Scam 2003: The Telgi Story (Season 1), a new generation is discovering the intricate web of lies, power, and greed.