Fraud suspect wanted in Minnesota, 2 other states arrested outside Phoenix

Authorities say a man wanted in Minnesota and Florida on fraud charges has been arrested in Arizona.

Yavapai County Sheriff’s officials say 71-year-old Benito Yanez of Phoenix also had a warrant out of Mohave County in a probation violation on charges of fraud schemes and forgery. A sheriff’s deputy stopped the car Yanzez was driving Saturday night outside of Wickenburg on suspicion of speeding and having an expired registration.

Authorities say Yanez had a Louisiana driver’s license that appeared fraudulent and a records check showed Yanez had several active warrants.

Deputies reported finding a handgun, a fake Arizona identification card and bogus out-of-state ID cards plus credit cards and Medicare cards under a false name.