Suspect arrested after threats against TikTok’s Culver City headquarters

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October 5, 2025, 6:50 PM

• •TikTok's headquarters were evacuated due to online threats.
• •Joseph Mayuyo, the suspect, was arrested after negotiations.
• •The threats targeted multiple social media platforms.
• •The incident occurred during TikTok's operational changes.

Culver City police arrested Joseph Mayuyo, a 33-year-old, after he allegedly made multiple online threats against TikTok, leading to the evacuation of its headquarters. The threats, targeting various social media platforms, prompted TikTok's security to take precautionary measures. During the investigation, Mayuyo allegedly posted additional threatening statements, leading to a 90-minute negotiation before his arrest. TikTok's security team was praised for their quick action, and the incident occurred amidst TikTok's U.S. operations transitioning from ByteDance.

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