After months of deposits, delays and dreams of custom gates that never showed up, an El Paso ironwork business owner has been ordered to repay more than $100,000 to customers. Prosecutors say the money was tied to gates, fences and other metalwork that customers insist never materialized.
Judge orders restitution and probation
In court, Ary Marivani, owner of FCS Wrought Iron, pleaded guilty to deceptive business practices and was ordered to pay more than $100,000 in restitution and serve three years of probation, according to KFOX14/CBS4. Prosecutors say six customers were defrauded of amounts ranging from roughly $30,000 to $150,000 for projects contracted between January 2024 and September 2025. The judge ordered restitution as part of a plea agreement that avoided jail time because this was Marivani's first offense, the prosecutor told reporters.
Company listings show repeated complaints
Public business profiles and consumer reviews describe a familiar pattern: missed start dates, unreturned deposits, and projects that never got off the ground. The Better Business Bureau lists multiple complaints against FCS Wrought Iron and flags the company on its profile, while the firm’s own website lists an East El Paso shop and contact information. Those listings and reviews track closely with the customer accounts that later fed into the criminal charges and the restitution order.
Victims say the process dragged on
Customers told local reporters they repeatedly asked for refunds and took their complaints to the county attorney before the criminal case moved forward. Earlier coverage detailed deceptive business practice charges filed against the company last year, as reported by KFOX14/CBS4, and victims say the slow pace of enforcement left them frustrated and thousands of dollars short.
Where to get help
The County Attorney's Office and consumer protection groups advise customers to document contracts carefully, save receipts and avoid large upfront payments before any work begins. For guidance on reporting suspected deceptive business practices and seeking restitution, residents can review resources from the El Paso County Attorney's Office.
