Industry Oct 9, 2026

Music industry reacts to streaming fraudster's sentencing

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US streaming fraudster Michael Smith has been sentenced to eighteen months in jail.

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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Music industry reacts to streaming fraudster's sentencing

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.