Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted court-authorized searches of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ two properties, seizing electronic devices as part of their investigation.
According to law enforcement sources speaking to ABC News, the searches, conducted in Los Angeles and Miami, are part of a federal sex trafficking investigation involving the hip-hop and liquor mogul.
Agents from HSI descended upon Diddy’s mansion in Los Angeles, gathering evidence as part of an inquiry led by prosecutors from the Southern District of New York.
Combs has faced civil lawsuits from four women, alleging rape, sex trafficking, and other forms of abuse. He has vehemently denied all allegations of sexual misconduct.
Multiple women have reportedly spoken with federal prosecutors in Manhattan, prompting agents to seek evidence to corroborate their accounts.
In a statement to ABC News, an HSI spokesperson confirmed that the searches were conducted “as part of an ongoing investigation” by HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and local law enforcement.
Law enforcement sources familiar with the case stated that the searches were part of a federal investigation led by the Southern District of New York into potential human trafficking offenses.
As of now, no criminal charges have been filed in connection with the investigation.
