Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Punjab Police Investigates Music Royalty Fraud
The Punjab police are investigating a case of alleged music royalty fraud.
They have sent notices to officials from UK-based Sentric Music and Mumbai-based Believe Digital to appear before them.
The case involves two Bangladeshi nationals, Sheikh Saami Mohammad and Sheikh Shafi Mohammad, who are accused of forgery, copyright infringement, and misappropriation of royalties related to the song 'Ishqam' featuring Mika Singh and Ali Quli Mirza.
The original complaint was filed by the Indian music label Navrattan Music.
Legal experts highlight the growing complexity of copyright issues in the global music industry.
Punjab police have issued notices to UK and Mumbai music companies in a royalty fraud case.
The case involves alleged forgery, copyright infringement, and misappropriation of royalties for the song 'Ishqam'.
Two Bangladeshi nationals, Sheikh Saami and Sheikh Shafi, are the main accused.
The original complaint was filed by Navrattan Music, the Indian label that released the song.
The investigation highlights the complexities of copyright infringements in the global music industry.
- Who
- Navrattan Music, Sheikh Saami Mohammad, Sheikh Shafi Mohammad, Sentric Music, Believe Digital
- What
- Alleged music royalty fraud and copyright infringement
- When
- Ongoing investigation, notice issued for January 5, 2026
- Where
- Patiala, Punjab, India
- Why
- To ascertain facts and question individuals involved in the alleged fraud
- Complainant
- Navrattan Music
- Accused
- Sheikh Saami Mohammad, Sheikh Shafi Mohammad
- Song in Question
- Ishqam
- Artists Involved
- Mika Singh, Ali Quli Mirza
- Companies Involved
- Sentric Music (UK), Believe Digital (Mumbai)
- Notice Date
- January 5, 2026