Highlights
Age: 64 Years
Net Worth: $4 billion
Famous For: 2003 Indian Stamp Paper Scam
Abdul Karim Telgi
Abdul Karim Telgi (1961–2017) was an Indian businessman turned notorious counterfeiter, known for orchestrating one of the largest stamp paper scams in India, which shook the financial system and brought him notoriety across the country.
Bio / Wiki
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abdul Karim Telgi |
| Nickname | Telgi |
| Age | 56 (at death in 2017) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Birth Place | Solapur, Maharashtra, India |
| Date of Birth | 29 June 1961 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Businessman, Counterfeiter |
Physical Appearance
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 5’8″ (173 cm) |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Measurements | Not publicly known |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Family & Relationships
| Relation | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | Mohammed Abdul |
| Mother | Not publicly documented |
| Siblings | Unknown |
| Spouse | Sabira Telgi |
| Marriage Date | Not publicly documented |
| Children | 3 (sons) |
Career Highlights
Telgi was infamous for counterfeiting stamp papers and securities in India, defrauding the government and public by billions of rupees.
- Started a counterfeiting business in early 1990s
- Involved in stamp paper scam worth over ₹20,000 crore
- Arrested in 2001 after a major police investigation
- Convicted under various charges including fraud and forgery
Net Worth & Income
During the height of his scam, Telgi was estimated to have amassed wealth worth over ₹20,000 crore, although most assets were seized by authorities.
Relationships & Affairs
- Married to Sabira Telgi
- Three sons from marriage
Favourite Things
- Favourite Actor: Not documented
- Favourite Actress: Not documented
- Favourite Color: Not documented
- Favourite Sport: Cricket
Unknown Facts
- He started as a small-scale trader before entering counterfeiting.
- His operations spread across multiple Indian states.
- He spent years in prison before dying in 2017 due to health issues.
- Was known to run the scam with a highly organized network.
Contact Information | Social Media
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Formerly in Solapur, Maharashtra, India |
| Mobile | Not applicable |
| Not applicable |
