Federal Authorities Raid Tujunga Home Linked to Alleged TikTok Cult

Federal and local authorities raided a home in Tujunga linked to Shekinah Church and its leader, Robert Israel Shinn, who is at the center of the Netflix docuseries "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult." The raid was conducted early in the morning with the assistance of the El Monte police tactical team and involved multiple agencies including IRS Criminal Investigation and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The search warrant alleged crimes such as sex trafficking, money laundering, tax evasion, and mail fraud. Neighbors expressed suspicion about the property, which had been closed off and reportedly inaccessible; the documentary had brought wider attention to the alleged cult activities. At least six individuals were detained during the raid, though no arrests have been made so far, and the U.S. Attorney's Office has not commented further due to the warrant being under seal. Legal experts note that prosecuting cult-related allegations can be difficult unless specific criminal acts like kidnapping or sexual assault are proven.