Industry Sep 22, 2026

UK's biggest fake vinyl factory operator sentenced to three and a half years

Rehan Ahmed made over £3.6 million selling to shops and on Ebay and Discogs

Originally published by MusicRadar
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UK's biggest fake vinyl factory operator sentenced to three and a half years

Rehan Ahmed, the individual responsible for operating the United Kingdom's largest counterfeit vinyl manufacturing operation, has received a prison sentence of three and a half years. Ahmed generated substantial profits, accumulating over £3.6 million through the sale of these fake records. The sales channels included both retail shops and online platforms such as Ebay and Discogs. Originally reported by MusicRadar.