Truth behind why FBI were at Ben Affleck’s home revealed

Rumours began to swirl yesterday after the FBI were seen paying A-list star Ben Affleck at visit at his home in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck received a surprise visit from FBI agents and Los Angeles police officers at his bachelor pad on Sunday.

Authorities were photographed outside of the actor’s Brentwood home before being seen knocking at the door.

Despite being at home at the time the authorities visited, Affleck reportedly refused to answer the door and officials were seen leaving shortly after.

Ben Affleck was spotted outside his Brentwood home appearing visibly concerned. Picture: Backgrid.

The FBI and Los Angeles County Sheriff were seen visiting Ben Affleck's Brentwood mansion. Picture: Backgrid.

It’s believed that the FBI were hoping to discover whether Affleck had any footage of a private drone which had damaged an aircraft fighting the LA fires last week.

A representative for the FBI press relations office told Page Six: “Members of the FBI‘s Ground Intercept task force are conducting activity in the area of the Palisades Fire relative to unauthorised drone activity.

“Agents and our local partners may be visible throughout the area, including at various residences, for this reason.”

Last week, the concerned dad of three was photographed fleeing to first ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s home after he was forced to evacuate due to the Palisades Fire.

The A-list star drove to Garner’s home, where she lives with their three kids — Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 12 — with his arm hanging out of the window of his black SUV.

Affleck’s home has managed to escape any damage from the wildfires that have been ripping through Los Angeles. Picture: Getty

The following day, Affleck returned to his multimillion-dollar property, which he purchased amid his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, after learning that it had not been damaged by the fires.

“Ben’s home is still under evacuation order, but he feels so grateful his property is safe for the time being,” an insider told Page Six.

“Ben knows many people who unfortunately lost their homes. He has seen a lot of devastation, and it’s beyond tragic. … Ben is reaching out to anybody he can to help.”

On Saturday, Affleck was seen emotionally hugging his eldest daughter outside of his home.

As the fires continue to rage, insiders have claimed that the actor has also been “in regular contact” with his second ex-wife, Lopez.

It’s claimed that Lopez has been “has been checking in on Ben throughout this whole ordeal” in order to “let him know she’s there for him and the kids” despite their split.

In September, rumours emerged that she was “in negotiations” to buy an opulent $US55 million ($A81 million) Beverly Hills estate. She has yet to confirm or deny her interest in that property.

Originally published as Truth behind why FBI were at Ben Affleck’s home revealed