In a shocking report by Sweedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet dated September 5, 2023, it has been revealed that organized criminal networks, with ties to drug trade and violence, have been exploiting a loophole in Spotify’s streaming model, for the purpose of money laundering. The newspaper substantiates these allegations by citing protected sources, including four verified members of criminal gangs based in Sweden and an anonymous police informant. According to the article, the police unit associated with the anonymous police informant asserts that “Spotify has become a criminal tool” and suspects that these criminal groups are funneling money from illicit activities such as … Continue reading Streaming Underworld: Are Criminals Profiting From Spotify?