According to theAssociated Press, Avery, 35, was ordered to pay back more than $230.3 million.
The complaint alleged the actor “showed investors fabricated agreements and emails regarding the purported deals withHBOandNetflix.”
The SEC complaint stated neither Avery nor his company had ever done business with HBO and Netflix.

Actor Zach Avery in 2020 film ‘Last Moment of Clarity.'.Lionsgate/Shutterstock
He’s also credited with a small part in the Brad Pitt-frontedFury.