Industry Stakeholders Address Streaming Fraud

Concerns over streaming fraud have been highlighted by industry representatives who believe a lack of perceived legal consequences fuels such activities. These statements were made during the sentencing proceedings for Michael Smith, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to an $8 million streaming scam. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance is advocating for a sentence that acknowledges the widespread damage caused by the fraud, aiming to deter future criminal activity. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.