FBI agents searched a billionaire donor’s Beverly Hills mansion as part of the federal criminal investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Story Highlights
- The FBI confirmed an early-morning operation in the Los Angeles region tied to an ongoing criminal investigation.
- The mansion belongs to Stephen Cloobeck, a billionaire who gave money to Swalwell’s campaigns.
- People familiar with the case say the search is part of the federal probe into Swalwell, who spent time at the home before he resigned.
- The warrant is sealed, and officials have not said what agents were looking for or what they took.
What Happened At The Beverly Hills Mansion
Federal agents arrived at a mansion on Roxbury Drive near Benedict Canyon Drive in Beverly Hills around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27. The FBI confirmed the search but kept the details to itself. “Early this morning the FBI conducted an operation in the Los Angeles region related to an ongoing criminal investigation,” FBI spokesperson Lourdes Arocho said. “We have no further comment.”
FBI raids home related to Swalwell investigation
Yesterday, the FBI raided a Beverly Hills mansion owned by billionaire Stephen Cloobeck as part of its continuing investigation into Eric Swalwell. Swalwell stayed at the home several times while campaigning for California governor…— Patrick Laidlaw (@patrick_laidlaw) October 28, 2026
The search is part of the federal investigation into Swalwell, according to people familiar with the case. That probe is one of several that began after women accused the California Democrat of sexual misconduct. Swalwell ended his run for California governor and resigned from Congress in April. He has denied the allegations and denied any criminal wrongdoing.
The home belongs to Stephen Cloobeck, who founded the Diamond Resorts International timeshare company and ran briefly for California governor. Swalwell spent time at the mansion before he resigned, according to reports. Cloobeck’s attorneys said he was not home during the search and that he “continues to have faith in the judicial process of this country.”
Who Is Stephen Cloobeck?
Cloobeck is a wealthy developer and political donor. Federal records show he gave more than $23,000 to Swalwell’s congressional campaigns since 2017, and he was a major donor to Swalwell’s run for governor. In April, after the allegations became public, Cloobeck said he had cut ties with Swalwell. “I am no longer associated with a man that takes advantage of women,” he said.
Cloobeck has legal trouble of his own. In May, he was charged with witness intimidation in a separate case that is not tied to Swalwell. He pleaded not guilty.
How The Swalwell Case Has Grown
The first accuser said Swalwell assaulted her twice, including while she worked for him. Three other women described unwanted explicit messages or nude photos. Another woman said Swalwell raped her at a Southern California hotel in 2018 and that she believes he drugged her. Swalwell has denied the allegations.
Federal agents have moved on the case before. In August, they seized electronic devices from Swalwell at San Francisco’s airport and searched his home in Washington. In New York, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is looking into a former staffer’s claim that Swalwell raped her at a hotel there in 2024.
What Comes Next
Swalwell has not been charged with a crime. A sealed warrant means a judge agreed there was reason to search the home, but it is not proof that anyone broke the law. The court papers that explain why agents went to the mansion are still under seal. No arrests were reported at the home. Officials have not said what agents took, and the FBI has said it has no further comment.
Sources:
abc7.com, apnews.com, edition.cnn.com, nbclosangeles.com, politico.com, people.com
