Federal Authorities Conduct Home Searches on Sean “Diddy” Combs as Part of Human Trafficking Investigation
Homes belonging to renowned entrepreneur, artist, and musician Sean “Diddy” Combs were subjected to searches by federal authorities on Monday due to his status as a suspect in an ongoing investigation. According to reliable sources within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Combs is under scrutiny by a specialized team within DHS Investigations that deals with human trafficking cases.
The Investigation and Its Origins
The current investigation is being spearheaded by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, with active collaboration from the DHS Investigations’ Transnational Organized Crime Division. The official information regarding this matter was shared with News Finder by a high-ranking federal law enforcement officer who is privy to the case details.
The investigation’s foundations can be traced back to several civil lawsuits filed against Combs in New York courts over sexual assault allegations. One particular lawsuit, filed in December 2021 in federal court, brought forth additional claims of sex trafficking. Combs has consistently denied these allegations in the past.
Cross-Country Searches and Cooperation
Law enforcement personnel could be observed conducting searches at residences linked to Combs in both Los Angeles and Miami areas on Monday, as reported by News Finder journalists present at the scenes. An earlier report from News Finder indicated that these searches were indeed related to a continuing sex trafficking investigation.
The HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) New York issued an official statement on Monday, confirming that “law enforcement actions” had been executed as part of an ongoing investigation in collaboration with local law enforcement units and HSI teams based in Los Angeles and Miami. The HSI New York further stated that they would share additional information as it became available to the public.
The Search Warrants and Their Contents
Agents involved in the searches were granted authorization to look for documents, electronic devices like phones and computers, and any other objects containing data or videos that might hold relevance to the ongoing investigation.
Representatives for Sean “Diddy” Combs have yet to respond to News Finder’s request for comment on the searches that took place on Monday.
A Developing Story
This investigation remains an evolving situation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes accessible.
