Romanian Court Places Influencer Andrew Tate Under House Arrest

Andrew Tate speaks to media next to his brother Tristan, left, outside the Bucharest Tribunal after being placed under house arrest, in Bucharest, Romania, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. A court in Romania'

A court in Romania's capital has ordered internet influencer Andrew Tate to be placed under house arrest for 30 days as prosecutors investigate a case involving allegations of human trafficking of minors and sex with a minor. The decision by the Bucharest Tribunal follows the detention of six individuals, including Tate and his brother Tristan, after police raids on multiple homes in Bucharest and nearby Ilfov county.

While Tristan Tate has been placed under judicial control, Andrew Tate's spokesperson emphasized the brothers' denial of all allegations and their commitment to proving their innocence. The Tate brothers, both former kickboxers and dual British-U.S. citizens, are already facing trial in Romania in a separate human trafficking case.

The new investigation by Romania’s anti-organized crime agency DIICOT focuses on allegations of human trafficking, sexual exploitation of minors, forming an organized criminal group, money laundering, and influencing statements. The defendants are accused of using coercive methods to exploit vulnerable victims, forcing them to produce pornographic materials for online distribution.

Allegations include human trafficking of minors and sex with a minor.

Andrew Tate under house arrest for 30 days in Romania.

Tate brothers deny all allegations and vow to prove innocence.

Facing trial in Romania for a separate human trafficking case.

DIICOT investigating human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and money laundering.

Accused of coercing victims to produce pornographic materials for profit.

Alleged criminal activities generated millions of dollars.

Authorities seized luxury vehicles, cash, and electronics during police raids.

Andrew Tate claims allegations are part of a political conspiracy.

Legal proceedings ongoing with restrictions on Tate brothers' movements.

DIICOT alleges that the criminal activities generated millions of dollars, with an unnamed foreign man also accused of sexually exploiting minors and profiting from the illicit activities. Andrew Tate, known for his controversial online presence, has maintained his innocence and claimed that the allegations are part of a political conspiracy against him.

During police raids, authorities seized luxury vehicles, cash, electronics, and other items from the Tate brothers' properties. The legal proceedings against the Tates have been ongoing, with previous restrictions on their movements and legal battles in both Romania and the U.K.

The latest developments in the case underscore the complex legal situation surrounding the Tate brothers and the serious nature of the allegations they are facing. The investigation is ongoing, and the brothers continue to assert their innocence while navigating the legal process in Romania.