Horwitz successfully convinced investors that he was a major player in the film distribution industry. His scheme relied on:
: He created fake licensing agreements and emails claiming that HBO and Netflix had agreed to distribute his films in Latin America. [S16E16] Streaming and Scheming
: He was ordered to pay $230 million in restitution to his victims. Horwitz successfully convinced investors that he was a
: He used his "success" to live a lavish lifestyle, spending investor money on a $6 million Brentwood home , luxury cars, and private jets to impress and deceive his closest friends. [S16E16] Streaming and Scheming