038 The Hollywood Hustler : Zach Horwitz

In this episode, we dive into a wild story from Hollywood that involves ambition, charm, and a shocking twist! Join us as we uncover the case if Zach Horwitz, with dreams of becoming a famous actor but little talent he had to turn to other ways to find the success he desperately craved.

Zach Horwitz lured investors into a high-stakes scheme, all while promising big returns through a flashy venture all the while helping him find his way on the big screen.

 

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We do thorough research on our stories through articles, documentary’s and podcasts. We do our best to get all facts correct but acknowledge that some things may be incorrect. Here are some of our sources- 

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/06/03/master-of-make-believe

https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/world/meet-zachary-horwitz-serving-2-decade-imprisonment-for-duping-investors-of-690-million-in-guise-of-film-licensing-3042880

https://nypost.com/2024/05/28/business/how-zachary-horwitz-pulled-off-hollywoods-biggest-ponzi-scheme/

https://deadline.com/2024/05/zachary-horwitz-documentary-hollywood-ending-acquired-amazon-mgm-1235942867/amp/

https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-25973

https://amp.theguardian.com/money/2021/oct/10/hollywood-ponzi-scheme-zachary-horwitz-zach-avery