Andrew Tate placed under house arrest, latest case against him explained

Andrew Tate has strongly denied these allegations

Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate has been placed under house arrest again in Romania as authorities investigate new allegations of sex trafficking, including the exploitation of minors. Andrew Tate, who has been criticized for his anti-woman views, appeared in court alongside his brother Tristan, who was also placed under special judicial supervision. Prosecutors requested a 30-day detention period to investigate allegations involving 35 victims.

The Case Against Andrew Tate

The case against Andrew Tate involves new allegations of sex trafficking and child luring. The case is being investigated by DIICOT, the Romanian agency against organised crime.

The charges include sex with a minor, with Tate accused of having sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl. Additionally, Tate and his brother Tristan are accused of trafficking, manipulating and exploiting “vulnerable” individuals, including minors, for online pornographic content.

One suspect, who remains anonymous, is accused of forcing a 17-year-old girl to perform sex acts for online content and keeping the $1.5 million profit. The man allegedly had sexual relations with another girl, 15.

According to DIICOT, the brothers earned approximately $2.8 million through sexual exploitation. Prosecutors further accuse the brothers of money laundering, alleging they purchased luxury cars and registered them in other people’s names to hide the proceeds of their alleged illegal activities. Investigators seized luxury items and cash and impounded 16 cars.

The two brothers are also said to have tried to intimidate victims and witnesses.

DIICOT reported that a total of six people, both Romanians and foreigners, were arrested.

What Andrew Tate said

Andrew Tate has vehemently denied the allegations, calling the case a “conspiracy” and “absolutely disgusting”. He claimed that 30 girls have testified that he and his brother did nothing wrong and that two of the accusers are mothers of his children who have never been to Romania.

When questioned by a reporter about the allegations of sex with a minor and human trafficking of minors, Tate refused to respond and walked away.

The Tate brothers have faced similar charges in the past, with previous charges of human trafficking and rape. They were released from house arrest a year ago but were told not to leave Romania.

Despite the mounting allegations, the brothers have consistently denied any wrongdoing and denied the formal charges against them. The new allegations are separate from the previous charges and the investigation is ongoing.