Andrew Tate, a controversial internet personality, has been remanded in custody overnight as Romanian authorities expand their investigation into his activities. The detention follows a series of raids conducted by Romania’s Serious Crime Agency, DIICOT, on multiple properties associated with Tate and his brother, Tristan.
The Tates, who were already facing trial for rape and human trafficking, are now confronting additional allegations, including sex with underage individuals, trafficking, money laundering, and witness tampering. The new charges emerged after Wednesday’s raids, which targeted four locations in Bucharest and Ilfov County.
Following the searches, the brothers were transported to DIICOT’s Bucharest headquarters for questioning. They have been placed in custody for 24 hours while prosecutors decide whether to seek an extension of their detention, transition them to house arrest, or release them.
Andrew Tate, responding to the latest allegations, denounced them as unfounded and criticized the legal process. He dismissed the new charges as “pathetic” and reiterated his stance that he is being targeted by a conspiracy.
Their lawyer, Eugen Vidineac, has not yet reviewed the new evidence but indicated that he does not anticipate a prolonged detention, given the existing restrictions on the brothers as they await trial for previous charges.
The Tates, former kickboxers with dual UK-US citizenship, are also facing unrelated sexual offense allegations in the UK. They have been accused of running an illicit business exploiting women, alongside two Romanian associates indicted last year.