Houston man gets prison sentence in hot tub scam
HOUSTON
U.S. Attorney Jose Angel Moreno said the punishment given
Wednesday to 48-year-old Steve Todd Lanni included three years of
supervised release after prison and restitution totaling more than
$190,000.
Lanni pleaded guilty to wire fraud in December after authorities
accused the Factory Direct Spas owner of demanding full payment up
front from the highest bidders on hot tub orders, then spending the
money on trips and expensive meals.
Authorities say Lanni duped customers in the U.S., Canada and
Europe.
