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21-Year-Old Charged in Bellevue 'OnlyFans House' Human Trafficking Case

The arrest spotlights alleged digital financial control of adult creators and signals a probe that prosecutors say may expand with additional charges.

Overview

  • Bellevue police carried out a months-long investigation that culminated in a raid on a luxury Lakemont mansion used by occupants as an 'OnlyFans house' and led to the arrest of 21-year-old Nikita Tyukalo.
  • Tyukalo was formally charged with four counts of second-degree human trafficking, money laundering and leading organized crime and is being held on $5 million bail.
  • Investigators seized mass digital and financial evidence from the mansion, including more than 300 cell phones, over 50 laptops, business records, cashier’s checks and a whiteboard labeled 'Content Plan.'
  • Court documents record multiple women saying they were recruited via social media, had account passwords and earnings controlled by managers, were denied access to pay, and faced long streaming schedules and alleged abuse.
  • Police linked at least five properties in Bellevue and Renton to the operation, named two other suspects in court papers who have not been charged, and warned that additional arrests and charges are expected as prosecutors review the evidence.