Industry Sep 22, 2026
Man Sentenced for Running the UK’s Largest Vinyl Counterfeiting Operation
In short
British authorities said Rehan Ahmed made more than $3.6 million on fake vinyl records by some of the world's most popular musicians.
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
Rehan Ahmed has been sentenced for orchestrating the United Kingdom's most extensive vinyl counterfeiting scheme, generating over $3.6 million from illicit sales. The operation involved the production and distribution of counterfeit vinyl records featuring music from globally recognized artists.
Authorities confirmed the significant financial gains made through this illegal enterprise. The case highlights the scale of intellectual property theft within the music industry. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.