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FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Federal charges filed against Bobby Salazar, the operator of the “Bobby Salazar’s” restaurants in Fresno County, detail the prosecution's allegations against the 63-year-old, which ultimately led to his arrest by federal officials on Tuesday.

The criminal complaint describes evidence from recorded phone calls, text messages between alleged co-conspirators, and even how red shoelaces helped identify a suspect.

According to documents filed in federal court, on April 2, 2024, firefighters responded to one of Salazar's restaurants at Blackstone Avenue and Michigan Avenue following a report of a fire. At the time, investigators described evidence of multiple fires throughout the building.

Salazar said he o

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