In a surprising turn of events, Homeland Security officials conducted raids on Monday at the Los Angeles and Miami homes of music mogul Sean Combs, also known as Diddy. The searches were part of an ongoing federal investigation into human trafficking, according to a U.S. official confirmed by Fox News.

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York, with the assistance of HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and local law enforcement partners, carried out the law enforcement actions, stated Homeland Security Investigations in a released statement. The exact nature of the investigation and whether Combs himself is the target remains unclear.

Representatives for Combs have not provided an immediate response to the request for comment from Fox News Digital. However, Douglas Wigdor, a lawyer representing Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, expressed support for the law enforcement's efforts. "We will always support law enforcement when it seeks to prosecute those that have violated the law," Wigdor stated. "Hopefully, this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Combs responsible for his depraved conduct."

These recent developments come after Cassie Ventura, legally known as Casandra Ventura, filed a lawsuit against Combs in November, accusing him of rape and abuse. Ventura alleged enduring "over a decade" of Combs' "violent behavior and disturbed demands," including being forced to have sex with male prostitutes while he watched and filmed. She also claimed that Combs physically assaulted her.

In response to Ventura's allegations, Combs' lawyer vehemently denied the claims, calling them "offensive and outrageous." The lawyer further stated that Ventura had persistently demanded $30 million from Combs under the threat of publishing a damaging book about their relationship, which he deemed blatant blackmail.

However, just one day after filing the lawsuit, Cassie and Sean reached an amicable resolution, leading to the withdrawal of the legal action. In their respective statements, both parties expressed goodwill towards each other and concluded on resolving the matter amicably.

The recent raids by Homeland Security indicate a significant development in the ongoing investigation into human trafficking, but the exact details and potential implications for Combs are yet to be determined. As the situation unfolds, it is clear that these events will continue to captivate public attention and raise further questions surrounding the music mogul's involvement in these allegations.