It’s been a bad week for music criminals – including streaming fraudster Michael Smith and now business manager Sean Welch, who’s reported to federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud. Said guilty plea arrived in December 2025, following an initial indictment in early 20…
ReleaseFirst reported 9 oct, 02:33 / 1 outlet
A Bad Week for Music Criminals: Business Manager Sean Welch Begins Eight-Month Prison Sentence After Stealing from Juice WRLD and Others
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- 9 Oct, 02:33Digital Music NewsFirstA Bad Week for Music Criminals: Business Manager Sean Welch Begins Eight-Month Prison Sentence After Stealing from Juice WRLD and Others