Los Angeles, California – Authorities conducted searches at the residences of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday as part of a federal investigation led by the Department of Homeland Security tackling human trafficking crimes. The investigation, overseen by the US attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations’ Transnational Organized Crime Division, stems from sexual assault allegations, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Heavily armed teams of HSI agents were deployed to search Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami, with concerns about armed private security at each residence. Agents were authorized to seize documents, phones, computers, and electronic devices as part of the investigation into potential sex trafficking activities.
Combs, who has denied previous allegations of sexual misconduct, faces a series of lawsuits filed by individuals accusing him of various offenses including rape, sex trafficking, and other abuses. Notably, former employee Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and involvement in a criminal sex trafficking organization.
Law enforcement officers were visible outside Combs’ properties on Monday, with armored vehicles arriving at the scene and agents processing paperwork. The search warrant executions were part of the ongoing investigation into the allegations surrounding Combs and his residences in Los Angeles and Miami Beach.
HSI, known for investigating transnational crime and threats like human trafficking, terrorism, and organized criminal activity, led the operations at both properties. Investigators left the Star Island home in Miami late Monday night, marking a significant development in the unfolding situation.
As the story continues to develop, more updates on the investigation into Combs and the allegations against him are expected to emerge. The collaboration between federal authorities and local law enforcement agencies underscores the complexity and seriousness of the case, highlighting the importance of thorough investigations in cases related to human trafficking and sexual assault.