Tik Tok Cult Arrested

 Okay, this is going to be a wild ride for a blog post! Here's a draft in your style, hitting those extra details and keeping the conversational, slightly unhinged vibe.

FBI Raids "TikTok Cult" in California: What the Heck is Going On?!

Alright, buckle up, fam, because I was just scrolling through my feed, minding my own business, probably watching some ridiculous cat videos, when BOOM! Headline hits me: FBI raids a home in California possibly linked to an alleged TikTok cult leader.

My first thought? "TikTok cults?! I thought TikTok was the cult!" And honestly, still questioning that. But hold up, this isn't just some random internet drama. This is some serious, "Netflix True Crime special" level stuff, and it's unfolding right now.

So, here’s the gist: On Friday morning, local and federal authorities, including the FBI (yeah, that FBI) and even the El Monte Tactical Team, swarmed a property in Tujunga, Southern California. Apparently, it was at a specific address in the 7700 block of McGroarty. You know how I don't be in Southern California, so I can't even tell you how to pronounce that, but just imagine a quiet neighborhood suddenly looking like a scene straight out of a movie.

They were serving warrants for a laundry list of serious crimes: money laundering, mail fraud, tax evasion, sex trafficking, and even COVID-19 pandemic fraud! Yes, you heard that right pandemic fraud. Like, who defrauds during a pandemic?! This whole thing is just... chef's kiss of chaotic energy. SkyFOX video from the scene even showed multiple people, some in handcuffs, and an elderly lady in a wheelchair sitting among the group. No shots fired, thankfully, and no one injured, according to authorities. But still, wild.

The Shekinah Church & Robert Shin: The Alleged TikTok Cult

Now, here’s where it gets even crazier. This home is allegedly tied to the Shekinah Church and its so-called "TikTok cult leader," a dude named Robert Shin (sometimes spelled Shinn). And if that name sounds familiar, it's because this isn't some new, underground thing. This alleged cult and its leader have been the subject of a Netflix docuseries that dropped in 2024, called "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult."

The Netflix description alone is chilling: "After TikTok dancers join a management company and its associated church, unsettling details about the founder and their dark realities come to light." Think about that. People looking for fame, for a dance career, getting sucked into something like this. The series really dove into how Robert Shin, through his 7M Films talent management company and the Shekinah Church, allegedly exploited and manipulated people. Former members, like Melanie Lee, who joined the church at 15 and left in her 20s, have accused Shin of abuse and running the whole thing as a cult. She's been urging law enforcement to investigate for years, and now, she says she feels totally vindicated. Can you even imagine that feeling?

The docuseries highlighted how Shin supposedly took up to 80% of clients' gross pay through a web of fees and "required donations" to the church. He even apparently taught people to "die to yourself" and "die to your family" to "save them" and get into heaven. That's some next-level mind control right there. And the crazy part? Netflix was telling this story before this big raid happened. It makes you wonder: Is Netflix better at criminal investigations than the FBI? Should we just swap 'em out? I mean, think about it – more transparency, true crime docuseries on demand, and we'd actually see what's going on! (Okay, I'm kidding... mostly. We still need our good FBI agents!)

The Plot Thickens: Enter the US Postal Inspection Service

And just when you think this story can't get any wilder, guess who else was involved in this raid? The U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Yes, you heard me. The post office! I was like, wait, is this an ICE raid? Is the post office doing federal investigations now?

Turns out, they are! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is actually the law enforcement branch of the postal service, and they enforce over 200 federal laws, including things like mail fraud and money laundering. They carry badges and firearms, make arrests, and execute search warrants, just like other federal agents. Who knew?! So, yeah, they were right there, working alongside the FBI and local authorities. It’s an active and ongoing case, and they're keeping tight-lipped, but they did confirm their involvement.

What's Next in this Wild Story?

Right now, it's unclear if more charges will be added or how many people were actually taken into custody, or their identities. But one thing is clear: this case is nuts. It's scary because it's about control and manipulation, it's spooky because of the "cult" aspect, and it's kinda hilarious because, well, the whole Netflix-versus-FBI and postal service involvement is just unexpected.

You guys have to hit me up in the comments and let me know what you think about this whole situation. Are you surprised? Did you watch the Netflix doc? I'm going to be doing some more deep research on this, because it seems like between me and Netflix, we might just catch all the criminals out here. Or at least expose their bizarre TikTok cults!

Peace out, and I'll catch you next time!