SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities have arrested 28-year-old Rahson Govantes, a New York resident, after a woman reported being kidnapped, tortured, and forced to commit crimes while traveling across the United States.
The arrest comes after a shocking investigation into alleged abuse and nationwide fraud schemes that involved multiple states.
Arrest and Investigation
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 2:43 p.m. on Saturday to The Shoppes at Chino Hills, following a report of suspicious subjects loitering in front of Sephora.
During the investigation, Govantes and an unidentified female accomplice were taken into custody…