Bono Suspect Accused of Using Stolen Credit Card to Buy Firearm Online

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A 24-year-old Bono, Arkansas resident named Bari Graham is accused of using a stolen credit card to purchase a firearm through an online pawn shop system. Police say Graham later appeared in person to pick up the gun and complete the necessary paperwork, but the transaction was later reported as fraudulent. Graham was arrested and charged with several felonies, including nonfinancial identity fraud, theft of a firearm, and fraudulent use of a credit card.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of online fraud and the potential risks of firearms falling into the wrong hands. It also raises concerns about the security measures in place for online gun sales and the need for stronger safeguards to prevent such incidents.

The details

According to the police affidavit, on September 10, 2025, a local pawn shop and federally licensed firearms dealer contacted authorities after a man later identified as Bari Graham used a credit card to pay online for a gun through the store's purchasing system. Graham later appeared in person to pick up the firearm and completed federal paperwork using his own identifying information, presenting a photo ID before leaving with the gun. The transaction was later reported as fraudulent, and the pawn shop lost the money from the sale.

• On September 10, 2025, Graham used a stolen credit card to purchase a firearm online.
• Graham later appeared in person to pick up the firearm and complete the necessary paperwork.
• The fraudulent transaction was later reported to the authorities.

What’s next

Graham is scheduled to appear in court on April 23 to face the charges against him.