Federal agents conducted a pre-dawn raid Tuesday at a Beverly Hills mansion linked to former Rep. Eric Swalwell, marking the latest development in an ongoing federal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against the disgraced California Democrat. The operation targeted a property on North Roxbury Drive owned by billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, a prominent Democratic donor and former gubernatorial candidate, according to multiple sources and law enforcement officials.
FBI confirms search warrant execution
The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed in a statement that agents executed a search warrant in the Los Angeles region as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. "We are executing a search warrant. Court documents are sealed. No arrests are planned," said FBI spokesperson Lourdes Arocho. The agency declined to provide further details regarding the specific investigation or the property owner.
Swalwell's legal and political fallout intensifies
Swalwell, who resigned from Congress in April and withdrew from the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, has denied all wrongdoing. His attorney, Sara Azari, previously characterized the accusations as "fabricated" and a "political hit job." Swalwell has faced at least six allegations from women, including claims of rape, unwanted advances, and sending unsolicited nude photographs. One accuser, Lonna Drewes, alleged in a 2026 news conference that Swalwell drugged, sexually assaulted, and choked her in 2018, stating, "He raped me and he choked me, and while he was choking me, I lost consciousness and I thought I died."
Ongoing investigations span multiple jurisdictions
The Beverly Hills raid follows a series of federal and local probes into Swalwell's conduct. In August, FBI agents seized Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport and executed a search warrant at his Washington, D.C., home. Federal prosecutors are pursuing a civil rights investigation under a law that criminalizes deprivation of constitutional rights by officials acting under government authority. Separate investigations are being conducted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and the Manhattan District Attorney, with the latter reportedly considering charges related to the Drewes allegation.
Connection to Cloobeck and political ties
The raided property is owned by Stephen Cloobeck, a longtime Democratic donor who supported Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign before the allegations surfaced. Cloobeck, who made his fortune in the timeshare industry, has faced his own legal troubles, including a criminal case involving OnlyFans model Adva Lavie. Swalwell had used the mansion for political events and campaign activities prior to his resignation. Court records indicate investigators sought Swalwell's white iPhone and MacBook Pro during the August search of his D.C. home.
Additional scrutiny over foreign ties
The raid coincides with renewed attention on Swalwell's past relationship with Christine "Fang Fang" Fang, a Chinese national whose parents were reportedly linked to China's Ministry of State Security. Declassified FBI records released by the White House this week revealed Swalwell told agents he had "physical relations" with Fang on multiple occasions, with their last encounter occurring in March 2015. Fang had been investigated over suspected ties to Chinese intelligence, though no charges were filed. Swalwell acknowledged the relationship in a 2026 statement but maintained it was unrelated to the misconduct allegations.
Legal and political implications
The ongoing investigations have drawn scrutiny from both federal and local authorities, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department forwarding its findings to the district attorney's office in September. Swalwell's legal team has consistently denied the allegations, framing them as politically motivated. The case remains active, with no arrests or charges announced as of the latest reporting.