Jodie Foster's father in prison for five years

Jodie Foster's father was sentenced to five years in prison for fraud.

The father of actress Jodie Foster, Lucius Foster, 89, was sentenced to a term of five years in prison for having cheated twenty people for a total of $ 130.000.

The man from Sherman Oaks, Calif., building contractor, demanded a check for $ 5,000 to his customers and promised to build houses.

To his victims into confidence, he mentioned that he was the father of Jodie Foster, with whom he has no contact yet.

Foster was convicted of 21 counts of fraud and nine worked for real estate license. He faced a potential penalty of 25 years behind bars.

The judge even described as dangerous, as Foster has continued to solicit customers while his case was heard. Nine other people have complained in recent days.

Lucius Foster has denied being a swindler and has continued to promise to build the houses in question, reports People. A restitution hearing was set for February 23.

Jodie Foster has not commented on the news.