Sanctuary Belize Enterprise
Also known as: Sanctuary Belize, Sanctuary Bay, The Reserve, Global Property Alliance, Buy Belize, Buy International, Eco Futures, Sittee River Wildlife Reserve, The Marina at the Reserve.
The FTC alleged that the Sanctuary Belize Enterprise misled U.S. consumers about the funding, risks, amenities, completion schedule, and resale prospects of lots in a Belize development. A court ruled for the FTC and entered final orders.
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- Registrations
- In re Sanctuary Belize Litigation (FTC federal court action, 2018)
- Locations
- Belize · California
- Jurisdictions
- United States (federal)
Court orders followed allegations about a Belize development
The Federal Trade Commission alleged that the Sanctuary Belize Enterprise marketed lots in a proposed luxury development in Belize through television commercials, infomercials, and California-based telemarketers. The alleged scheme took in more than $100 million. Buyers typically paid between $150,000 and $500,000 for lots or made large down payments followed by monthly payments and homeowners association fees.
According to the FTC, representatives claimed that the development used a no-debt model, returned every dollar from lot sales to the project, would be completed within two to five years, and would include amenities such as a hospital, golf course, airstrip, and international airport. The FTC also alleged claims that property values would double or triple within two to three years and that buyers could easily resell their lots. The agency contended that consumer payments funded the defendants’ lifestyles, the promised timeline would not be met, values had not appreciated, and no resale market existed.
The FTC filed the Sanctuary Belize complaint and three contempt motions in 2018. The case page says the district court found for the FTC in August 2020 and issued final orders in early 2021. Those orders included a $120.2 million judgment against individual and corporate defendants. After an appeal, the court confirmed that Andris Pukke, Peter Baker, John Usher, the corporate defendants, and their assets must be turned over to compensate victims. The FTC sent approximately $10 million to consumers in August 2023 and announced a second redress mailing in February 2026.
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- Enforcement action November 8, 2018
- Enforcement action February 5, 2026
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First recorded November 8, 2018 · Last updated February 5, 2026