Romanian police have searched the homes of controversial influencer Andrew Tate as a part of an investigation into new allegations in opposition to him.
The web persona was already awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, however may probably now face further prices of intercourse with, and trafficking in, underage individuals, in addition to money-laundering and trying to affect witnesses, prosecutors say.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who’ve a large following on social media, have denied all earlier prices in opposition to them.
They have been first detained in Romania in December 2022, then launched from home arrest in August 2023.
In response to a press release from DIICOT, the particular prosecution service of the Romanian Organised Crime Directorate, 4 homes have been searched on Wednesday morning within the capital, Bucharest, and in Ilfov county.
The BBC understands that this investigation pertains to Andrew Tate and that these investigations have been occurring for a while.
Andrew Tate is a self-described misogynist and was beforehand banned from social media platforms for expressing misogynistic views.
He has repeatedly claimed Romanian prosecutors haven’t any proof in opposition to him and there’s a conspiracy to silence him.
The Tate brothers, former kickboxers who’re twin UK-US nationals, are accused of exploiting ladies by way of an grownup content material enterprise, which prosecutors allege operated as a felony group.
Two feminine Romanian associates have been additionally named alongside the brothers in an indictment printed in June final yr, and 7 alleged victims have been recognized.
The web personalities are additionally wished within the UK in reference to separate and unrelated sexual offences allegedly dedicated there.
