Harshad Mehta

Harshad Mehta was an Indian stockbroker known for his involvement in a major financial scandal in the early 1990s. He exploited loopholes in banking and stock market regulations to manipulate stock prices and raise large amounts of money, leading to inflated stock values. When the fraud was uncovered, it triggered a market crash, causing significant financial losses for investors and exposing vulnerabilities in India's financial system. His story became famous through the book and film "The Scam," highlighting issues of greed, regulation, and the impact of unchecked financial practices.