Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Believe Music India, foreign executives accused in 'Ishqam' royalty fraud case
Police in Patiala have accused some important people from Believe Music India and foreign music companies of cheating.
They say these people did not pay the right amount of money for a popular song called 'Ishqam'.
The song is sung by Mika Singh and Ali Quli Mirza.
The person who owns the song, Himansh Verma, complained that the money was not paid even though there was an agreement.
The police are still investigating and have asked the accused to come and talk to them.
Two people from Bangladesh were already accused in this case.
Senior officials of Believe Music India and foreign music publishing executives accused in 'Ishqam' royalty fraud case.
Case registered at Civil Lines Police Station, Patiala, on January 2, 2025, by Himansh Verma of Navrattan Music.
Accused include Chris Meehan, Loren McShane, Vivek Raina, Sunil Gursahani, and Malkeet Aulakh.
Allegations involve cheating, forgery, and diversion of publishing royalties since November 2024.
Police have issued notices to the accused for questioning, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- Senior officials of Believe Music India and foreign music publishing executives, including Chris Meehan, Loren McShane, Vivek Raina, Sunil Gursahani, and Malkeet Aulakh
- What
- Alleged royalty fraud case linked to the song 'Ishqam'
- When
- Case registered on January 2, 2025
- Where
- Civil Lines Police Station, Patiala
- Why
- Allegations of cheating, forgery, and diversion of publishing royalties
- Song
- Ishqam
- Artists
- Mika Singh, Ali Quli Mirza
- Complainant
- Himansh Verma, Navrattan Music
- Accused
- Chris Meehan, Loren McShane, Vivek Raina, Sunil Gursahani, Malkeet Aulakh
- Charges
- Cheating, forgery, diversion of royalties
- Case Registered
- Civil Lines Police Station, Patiala
- Case Registration Date
- January 2, 2025
- Royalty Dispute Period
- Since November 2024