On Wednesday, Romanian authorities conducted new raids at Andrew Tate’s residence as he awaits trial on charges including human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal group. The raids, led by Romania’s DIICOT anti-organized crime agency, targeted four locations in Bucharest and Ilfov county and cover allegations such as trafficking minors, sexual activity with minors, and money laundering. DIICOT plans to hold hearings at its headquarters.
Tate’s spokesperson, Mateea Petrescu, noted that while the search warrant cites suspicions of human trafficking and money laundering, details remain unclear. The spokesperson confirmed that Tate’s legal team is present but did not address allegations involving minors. Police and forensic experts were seen searching Tate’s property near Bucharest.
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Andrew Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan Tate, 36, both former kickboxers and dual British-U.S. citizens, were arrested in 2022 along with two Romanian women. They were indicted last year and deny the charges. Tate criticized the slow progress of the case, claiming no evidence against him and suggesting a political conspiracy.
Following their 2022 arrest, the Tate brothers were initially detained for three months, then placed under house arrest with travel restrictions within Romania. Last month, a court reversed a decision allowing their travel within the EU, and they remain in Romania until the trial concludes. The brothers also face a separate case involving British arrest warrants for alleged sexual offenses from 2012-2015.
