Industry Oct 9, 2026
Music industry reacts to streaming fraudster's sentencing
In short
US streaming fraudster Michael Smith has been sentenced to eighteen months in jail.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
Michael Smith, a US-based streaming fraudster, has been sentenced to eighteen months in prison. The music industry has welcomed this sentence, viewing it as a significant deterrent against future streaming fraud. Prosecutors had initially sought a longer sentence, closer to four years. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.