SEATTLE — Bellevue man Nikita Tyukalo pleaded “not guilty”‘ to four counts of human trafficking tied to an alleged criminal enterprise based at a Lakemont mansion, one count of money laundering and one count of leading organized crime.
The charges against the 21-year-old man stem from a months-long investigation into an alleged adult-content operation run out of a mansion in the 16400 block of SE 44th Place.
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The investigation started last fall after Bellevue police received numerous complaints and 911 calls from neighbors concerned about activity at the large rental home. According to police, the property hosted large parties promoted on social media and adult-content platforms. Investigators estimated attendance at some events exceeded 300 people, including numerous minors.
Over several months, officers responded to more than 100 incidents at the residence, including reports of assaults, DUI offenses, weapons complaints, reckless driving, and minors possessing alcohol.
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Tyukalo remains jailed on $5 million bail and ordered not to have contact with alleged witnesses or victims or use dating apps and other online chatrooms.
