A 21-year-old influencer has been arrested on charges of operating an illegal sex trafficking operation from a luxury rental mansion in Bellevue, Washington. Nikita Tyukalo faces multiple felony counts for allegedly coercing young women into producing explicit content for an adult platform. He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment at King County Superior Court, with his lawyer claiming the allegations are unproven and that he ran a legitimate content management business.
The 'Diddy House' Allegations
Police say the operation was based in a mansion in the Lakemont neighborhood, which neighbors had repeatedly complained about due to large weekend parties attracting hundreds of people. Locals reportedly dubbed the property the “Diddy House” and also referred to it as an adult content house amid claims it was used to produce explicit online content. Bellevue Police Captain Joe Nault stated, “Officers witnessed numerous parents dropping off high-school-aged children at this home, likely unaware of the environment and activities taking place inside.”
Victim's Account
Detective Alexander Slusser said in charging papers that police first learned of the alleged human trafficking in December after receiving an email from a young woman identified as “AC,” who wrote, “Dear Detective, My name is AC, and I am reaching out because I was a victim of theft and what I now understand was a sex-trafficking situation.” AC told police she met Tyukalo in 2024 when she was 17 and later entered a romantic relationship with him. She claimed she discovered Tyukalo had “assisted women with running their adult content accounts like an agency” and that he persuaded her to set up an account, after which the relationship turned abusive.
Recruitment and Control
According to investigators, Tyukalo used a high-end online image, including photos of luxury cars like a McLaren and Ferrari, piles of cash, and multiple mobile phones, to project wealth and attract recruits. Under the business name Nova Talent Management, he allegedly targeted young women with promises of modeling opportunities and earnings of $8,000 to $10,000 a month (about £6,300 to £7,900). Once women were brought into the house, they were made to sign strict contracts or non-disclosure agreements designed to prevent them from leaving or speaking out. Charging documents describe a pattern of coercion, with women allegedly forced to livestream and create explicit content for up to 20 hours a day.
Abuse and Intimidation
Investigators claim victims described being kept awake with prescription amphetamines and suffering physical violence including being slapped, dragged by the hair, and strangled. Women also reported being subjected to humiliation and food restriction, including “fat-shaming” to the point of starvation and having food and drink poured over them. Witness statements include claims involving weapons: one woman said she was made to crawl on the floor while Tyukalo pointed a gun at her, while another said she became suicidal and was allegedly handed a loaded firearm and told to use it. Prosecutors also allege Tyukalo exercised tight financial control, taking over women’s social media and content accounts and changing passwords. One alleged victim claimed she earned more than $3,000 (about £2,400) but received none of the money. Investigators claim bank accounts were opened in victims’ names without permission to funnel earnings to Tyukalo and associates.
Evidence and Investigation
During a raid on the property, police seized high-end vehicles and extensive digital evidence, including more than 300 mobile phones, over 50 laptops, a notebook tracking names and earnings, and a whiteboard outlining a “content plan.” While current charges relate to four alleged victims, investigators believe the total number could be between 30 and 50, with some women approached when they were as young as 16. Authorities are also examining links to four additional properties in Bellevue and Renton.
Tyukalo is being held at King County Jail with bail set at $5 million (about £3.9 million). Prosecutors argued for a high figure, citing concerns he could intimidate or threaten witnesses if released. His next court hearing is scheduled for June 30.
