American film director Carl Erik Rinsch was detained in Los Angeles, accused of diverting $11 million (R$ 62 million) intended for a Netflix production that did not materialize. According to the accusation, Rinsch received funds from the streaming platform between 2018 and 2020, but used the money for personal investments, including cryptocurrencies and luxury expenses.
Rinsch was accused of fraud, money laundering, and financial transactions resulting from illicit activities. He could spend decades in prison if found guilty.
The accusation does not mention Netflix directly, but the streaming platform has been in a dispute with the director over the making of a science fiction series, initially titled 'White Horse'. In 2023, a court mediator determined that Rinsch owed Netflix about $9 million (R$ 55 million) in losses and damages. #netflix
