Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Director Convicted of Scamming Netflix for $11M
A movie director named Carl Erik Rinsch was found guilty of tricking Netflix into giving him $11 million for a TV show he never made.
Instead of using the money for the show, he bought fancy cars like Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari, expensive watches, and even really pricey mattresses and bedding.
He also lost some of the money in bad investments.
The judge will decide his punishment in April.
His lawyer thinks the decision is unfair and might make it harder for other artists to work with big companies.
Carl Erik Rinsch, director of '47 Ronin,' convicted of scamming Netflix out of $11 million.
Netflix initially paid Rinsch $44 million for an unfinished sci-fi show called 'White Horse.'
Rinsch used the additional $11 million for personal purchases and investments instead of the show.
He bought luxury items including five Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and expensive bedding.
Rinsch's sentencing is scheduled for April, with his lawyer arguing the verdict could set a dangerous precedent for artists.
- Who
- Carl Erik Rinsch, a Hollywood director known for '47 Ronin'
- What
- Convicted of scamming Netflix out of $11 million for an unfinished show
- When
- Convicted on Thursday, sentencing in April
- Where
- New York
- Why
- Used the money for personal purchases and investments instead of the show
- Director's Name
- Carl Erik Rinsch
- Amount Scammed
- $11 million
- Conviction Charges
- Wire fraud, money laundering, and other charges
- Lavish Purchases
- Several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, luxury bedding, watches, and clothes
- Sentencing Date
- April
