A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Renad Bautista, 36, a former resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, on charges of cyberstalking and sexual exploitation of a minor. The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
According to the indictment, between May 2022 and August 2025, Bautista is accused of intimidating and harassing a victim in the Western District of Pennsylvania. The alleged conduct began when the victim was a minor and continued into her adulthood. Bautista reportedly contacted the victim repeatedly through social media and sent multiple letters by mail. Authorities state that all contact was unwanted and caused significant emotional distress to both the victim and her immediate family.
The law allows for a maximum sentence of up to life in prison and a fine reaching $250,000 if convicted. Sentencing would be determined based on the severity of the offenses and any prior criminal history.
Bautista remains detained following his arrest in Las Vegas and arraignment earlier this week in the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Assistant United States Attorney Heidi M. Grogan is prosecuting the case. The Federal Bureau of Investigation-Pittsburgh led the investigation resulting in Bautista’s indictment.
This prosecution falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 to address child sexual exploitation nationwide. The program coordinates efforts among federal, state, and local agencies to locate offenders who exploit children as well as identify victims. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.justice.gov/psc.
Authorities emphasize that an indictment is only an accusation; defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
