4 Montgomery County Area Rideshare Drivers Charged With Kidnapping And Exploiting The Victims For The Purpose Of Sexual Gratification
4 Montgomery County Area Rideshare Drivers Charged With Kidnapping And Exploiting The Victims For The Purpose Of Sexual Gratification
Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter
Date: 01/15/2026 9:23pm
Article Summary:
"Four Houston-Area Rideshare Drivers Charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Exploitation in Operation Lighthouse"
Four rideshare drivers in the Houston area have been indicted for kidnapping and sexually exploiting female passengers under the guise of trusted drivers, as part of the Southern District of Texas's Operation Lighthouse initiative. The accused, including Barney Flores, Cesar Martell, Janake Manatunga, and Abdou Mbacke, face serious charges for allegedly altering destinations, restraining victims, and committing sexual assaults, potentially leading to life imprisonment and substantial fines. Authorities encourage any additional victims or those with information on Mbacke's whereabouts to contact the FBI.
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Date: 01/15/2026 9:23pm
Article Summary:
"Four Houston-Area Rideshare Drivers Charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Exploitation in Operation Lighthouse"
Four rideshare drivers in the Houston area have been indicted for kidnapping and sexually exploiting female passengers under the guise of trusted drivers, as part of the Southern District of Texas's Operation Lighthouse initiative. The accused, including Barney Flores, Cesar Martell, Janake Manatunga, and Abdou Mbacke, face serious charges for allegedly altering destinations, restraining victims, and committing sexual assaults, potentially leading to life imprisonment and substantial fines. Authorities encourage any additional victims or those with information on Mbacke's whereabouts to contact the FBI.
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