Andrew Tate, the controversial internet personality known for his ultra-masculine and often misogynistic views, has found himself in serious legal trouble once again.
A Romanian court has ordered Tate to be placed under house arrest following an investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Tate, a former professional kickboxer, and his brother Tristan were among six people detained after Romania’s anti-organized crime unit, DIICOT, conducted several raids.
While DIICOT initially pushed for a 30-day arrest for both brothers, the court decided to place Andrew under house arrest and keep Tristan under judiciary control during that time.
According to Reuters, in a statement, the Tate brothers’ representative, Mateea Petrescu, said they welcomed the court’s decision and firmly denied the accusations, which they claim are baseless and lack substantial evidence.
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This isn’t the first time the Tate brothers have been in hot water. In mid-2023, they were indicted, along with two Romanian women, on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. They have consistently denied these allegations.
Before their recent detention, the brothers were under a travel ban within Romania, preventing them from leaving the country but allowing movement within its borders.
Tate, who has garnered millions of followers online by promoting a hyper-masculine lifestyle, responded to the news on social media platform X, stating, “All they try to do is damage my name with complete bullshit,” without specifying who he was referring to.
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DIICOT has accused the six individuals of forming an organized criminal group, trafficking minors, and money laundering.
The accusations include using the “loverboy” method to coerce victims into producing pornography, generating millions in profits.
One particularly disturbing allegation involves a defendant forcing a 17-year-old minor to create pornography, resulting in substantial financial gain.