Overview

• A multi-agency team from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, IRS, Department of Labor, FBI and El Monte Police executed a sealed warrant at Shinn’s Tujunga residence Friday morning.
• Law enforcement footage showed at least six people detained in handcuffs outside the home, though the U.S. Attorney’s Office says no formal arrests have been made.
• Officials obtained the warrant on allegations of sex trafficking alongside money laundering, tax evasion, mail fraud and COVID-19-era fraud, with details remaining under seal as the investigation continues.
• Property records link the 7700 block McGroarty Street home to Shinn, who founded Shekinah Church and the influencer management company 7M Films in 2021.
• Shinn, featured in Netflix’s 'Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult,' has denied all abuse and criminal claims while civil lawsuits against him move toward an October trial.