Andrew Tate, the self-styled misogynist influencer, has been placed under house arrest by a Romanian judge, according to his representative. This development follows a raid on the Tate brothers’ residence by Romanian authorities, who are investigating new serious allegations against them.
The decision to place Tate under house arrest was made on Thursday, just one day after Romanian police conducted searches at the homes of Andrew and his brother, Tristan Tate. The raids were carried out in response to fresh allegations involving human trafficking and sexual intercourse with a minor. Tristan Tate has also been placed under judicial control.
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The Tate brothers have firmly denied all allegations. Their representative, Mateea Petrescu, stated that the new restrictions imposed on the Tates will remain in effect for at least 30 days.
The Romanian anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, took the Tates in for questioning on Wednesday, according to CNN affiliate Antena 3. Police executed four search warrants across Bucharest and nearby Ilfov County as part of their investigation into the allegations. The charges under scrutiny include human trafficking, sexual intercourse with a minor, organizing a criminal group, influencing statements, and money laundering.
This latest investigation adds to the legal challenges already faced by Andrew Tate. He, along with Tristan and two Romanian nationals, was previously arrested in late 2022 and indicted in mid-2023 on charges of human trafficking, rape, and operating a criminal gang for sexual exploitation. These charges were vehemently denied by the accused.
Romanian authorities have stated that hearings related to the new allegations will take place at DIICOT headquarters, though no specific dates have been provided. The police emphasized that the individuals under investigation are entitled to procedural rights and the presumption of innocence throughout the criminal process.
As the Tates were escorted by police from their home earlier on Wednesday, Andrew Tate addressed reporters, expressing skepticism about the charges. “Two years, no victims, no pictures of victims, the case falls apart and this all happens again,” Tate remarked. “What I’ve done wrong, who knows? It’s certainly not human trafficking,” he added.
The unfolding investigation continues to attract global attention, with many awaiting further developments in this high-profile case.
