The Monterey Co. Sheriff's Office says the Scottish man who went missing at Monastery Beach earlier this week faked his disappearance to avoid 24 rape charges in his homeland.The man's son reported him missing Monday. U.S. Marshals are now involved in the investigation.Action News Reporter Felix Cortex was the first to break this story on Twitter. Watch his live reports tonight on KSBW Action News at 5 and 6.

The Monterey Co. Sheriff's Office says the Scottish man who went missing at Monastery Beach earlier this week faked his disappearance to avoid 24 rape charges in his homeland.

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The man's son reported him missing Monday. U.S. Marshals are now involved in the investigation.

Action News Reporter Felix Cortex was the first to break this story on Twitter.

Watch his live reports tonight on KSBW Action News at 5 and 6.