(CNN) A South Carolina man whose internet search history allegedly included research on mass shooters has been arrested following the seizure of a large cache of guns, ammunition and other tactical gear, according to a federal criminal complaint obtained by CNN. Edward Daniel Kimpton, 25, was arrested last Friday by agents from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the US Secret Service and charged with federal wire fraud, mail fraud and possession of a machine gun, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina. Authorities say Kimpton purchased weapons and tactical material from various online sellers and retailers, often using fictitious names, and then disputed the charges for the items, claiming he never received them. A confidential informant notified federal agents of suspicious transactions involving Kimpton's use of PayPal, which led the ATF to investigate. According to the complaint, officials suspect Kimpton of defrauding victims in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, South Carolina, Tennessee and Washington state.

Source: CNN May 07, 2020 01:41 UTC