Federal authorities have arrested an Arizona man accused of orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme tied to a fictitious firearms manufacturing business and fabricated international contracts.
According to federal prosecutors, 40-year-old Brandon Aaron Kreutz of Oro Valley was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with wire fraud and money laundering. Kreutz, formerly known as Brandon Aaron Moushey, made his first appearance in federal court Wednesday.
Investigators allege Kreutz operated through several business entities, including Brandon Kreutz Custom LLC, known publicly as BKC Firearms, along with Balor Defense LLC, Vice Manufacturing and Vice Fitness Inc.
Court documents claim that beginning in May 2023, Kreutz persuaded multiple investors to provide millions of dollars in loans by portraying himself as a former U.S. government subcontractor with access to lucrative overseas firearms manufacturing agreements. Prosecutors say he also falsely claimed to possess a patent-pending firearms-related device that would generate substantial profits once production began.
Authorities allege those promises were entirely fabricated. Federal investigators say Kreutz never filed for a patent, did not possess the manufacturing capabilities necessary to produce the device and had no legitimate contracts with foreign governments or buyers.
Instead, prosecutors claim the approximately $10.9 million obtained from victims was used to support an extravagant personal lifestyle. The criminal complaint alleges the money funded the purchase of a luxury home, expensive renovations, exotic and high-end vehicles, a race car and a private racing club membership. Investigators also say funds were spent on firearms, accessories and travel.
To conceal the movement of money, authorities allege Kreutz routed portions of the funds through health and wellness ventures as well as bank accounts belonging to associates.
The investigation is being led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Phoenix Division’s Tucson office alongside Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona are handling the case.
Federal officials believe additional victims may exist and are encouraging anyone with information related to the alleged scheme to contact the FBI.
