FBI conducts search at Beverly Hills property linked to former U.S. congressman

The Federal Bureau of Investigation carried out a search operation at the upscale property in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, with the residence reportedly linked to the California Democrat who previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Swalwell, who represented California's 15th congressional district until January 2023, has not issued a public statement regarding the search. The nature and scope of the federal investigation have not been disclosed by law enforcement authorities.

The FBI did not immediately provide details about the search warrant or its underlying purpose. Such operations typically require judicial approval and are conducted as part of ongoing investigations, though agencies generally refrain from commenting until formal charges or findings are made public.

The development marks a significant moment for the former congressman, who gained prominence during his service on the House Intelligence Committee and as an impeachment manager during President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial in 2021.

Further information regarding the investigation is expected to emerge as the matter develops.

Photo: Eric Swalwell's official congressional portrait, February 2016. United States Congress via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).