INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — A man accused of taking part in a scheme to defraud hundreds of pool customers has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for money laundering, fraudulent use of personal IDs of his customers, and organized scheme to defraud.
Brian Washburn helped run Amore Pools Inc. located on the Treasure Coast with his wife Chrystal Washburn.
The Washburns were both arrested in October after FDLE investigators found the two were collecting money from their customers at Amore Pools Inc., but not finishing jobs. Customers said the work that was completed would often fail inspections.
FDLE found more than 100 victims, and investigators said the Washburns took millions of dollars.
A judge also approved a restitution order of $3.2 million.
About a dozen victims were present Friday for the sentencing hearing at the Indian River County courthouse.
Following Washburn's sentencing, his wife appeared in court to ask the judge for a bond reduction.
Judge Vaughn said he will issue a written decision next week.
Brian Washburn will spend 30 years in prison for money laundering, fraudulent use of personal IDs of his customers, and organized scheme to defraud. @WPTV
— Meghan McRoberts (@MeghanWPTV) August 26, 2022
Sentencing hearing is underway for Brian Washburn, with Amore’ Pools, convicted in a scheme to take customers money, then failing to complete pools. More than a dozen victims here. @WPTV pic.twitter.com/y9sFLFAZul
— Meghan McRoberts (@MeghanWPTV) August 26, 2022
