Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have leveled damning charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging that the entertainment mogul led a “criminal enterprise” that subjected women to years of threats, abuse and coercion.
The explosive 14-page indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, details a range of grave offenses including forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.
Prosecutors claim Combs enlisted his business employees to aid in these crimes, embedding a web of criminal conduct within his organization. His arrest in a Manhattan hotel room Monday night marks a pivotal moment in an investigation that has been underway since at least the beginning of this year.
The indictment offers a disturbing account of Combs’ alleged actions, highlighting a raid in March when federal agents seized narcotics and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant from his homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach. These items were reportedly used in “Freak Offs,” events where Combs allegedly forced victims into prolonged sexual acts.
Prosecutors argue that Combs exploited his businesses and a network of employees — including security staff, household personnel and high-ranking supervisors — to facilitate and cover up his abuse. Now the government is seeking to dismantle Combs’ empire, aiming to seize “any and all property, real and personal” connected to the alleged crimes.
While specific assets have not been listed, the indictment underscores the government’s effort to strip Combs of the fortune allegedly amassed through a reign of exploitation and terror.