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Esteban Yanez, False Statement During the Purchase of a Firearm, Arizona 2026
⏱ 2 min read A Phoenix gun store owner is accused of helping customers avoid background checks by making false statements on ATF forms. Esteban Yanez, 34, allegedly aided and abetted individuals who knowingly lied about being the true buyers, allowing felons to purchase firearms three times, federal prosecutors say. The indictment also alleges Yanez…
