FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) \u2014 A district attorney announced that 5 men are facing federal charges in connection with a yearslong firearms trafficking conspiracy.<\/p>\n
The defendants are 21-year-old Harman Pahal, 20-year-old Cameron Chouanmasay, 21-year-old Colton Malone, 20-year-old Julian Calderon, and 20-year-old Jaskarn Batth, who are all from Fresno.<\/p>\n
The defendants were arraigned and pleaded not guilty.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, between December 2024 and April 2026, the defendants conspired to engage in the business of dealing firearms without a license, traveled across state lines to unlawfully acquire firearms, and illegally imported firearms into California.<\/p>\n
None of the defendants were licensed to deal, manufacture, or import firearms.<\/p>\n
The indictment alleges the defendants used social media to advertise and sell firearms and repeatedly traveled from Fresno to Texas to obtain additional weapons for resale.<\/p>\n
During trips in December 2024, prosecutors allege the defendants acquired multiple firearms, including Draco-style AK-type pistols and other handguns, then returned with them to California to sell.<\/p>\n
They also allegedly discussed and attempted multiple firearm sales through online platforms.<\/p>\n
All five defendants are charged with conspiracy, unlicensed dealing and manufacturing of firearms, interstate travel with intent to deal firearms unlawfully, and unlawful importation of firearms into California.<\/p>\n