DHS Investigating Eric Swalwell Amid Accusations He Illegally Employed Brazilian Nanny

Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell is under investigation amid reports he allegedly employed an illegal immigrant from Brazil as a nanny.

Swalwell allegedly continued to employ the nanny after her work authorization expired in 2022, using campaign funds to pay her for child care, according to the New York Post. The Department of Homeland Security launched the probe into the allegations, which came to light in a February complaint, Politico reported.

Amanda Raissa Barbosa came over on an au pair visa in 2021, according to the complaint filed on Feb. 16 by Joel Gilbert. Swalwell reportedly hid her continued employment from 2023 until she received permanent work authorization in 2024 by gaining reimbursement for child care expenses from his campaign.

The investigation comes as Swalwell faces a string of sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women, including a staffer who accused him of engaging in sexual activity while she was unable to consent.

“ has been collecting information on the allegations involving Congressman Eric Swalwell hiring of a Brazilian national as a nanny without lawful work authorization. These allegations are serious,” a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed  to the Daily Caller News Foundation