Andrew Tate and his brother to face trial in Romania over human trafficking allegations

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are to face trial in Romania over allegations of human trafficking and forming an organised crime group.

The Tate brothers and two Romanian feminine suspects have been underneath home arrest as a part of an investigation into accusations made by seven ladies.

All 4 have been charged with human trafficking offences and of constituting an organised crime group.

Andrew Tate has additionally been charged with raping one of many victims, whereas his brother Tristan has been charged with instigating others to violence.

Romanian prosecutors on Tuesday agreed to ship all 4 suspects to trial – although a trial date has not but been set.

They deny the allegations.

A spokesperson for the Tate brothers described the choice to maneuver the case to trial as “undoubtedly predictable”.

“We embrace the opportunity it presents to demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation,” the spokesperson stated.

Under Romanian legislation, the case is now on account of be despatched to the court docket’s preliminary chamber, the place a choose has 60 days to examine the case recordsdata.

In a press release asserting the choice to maneuver to trial, Romania’s Directorate for the Investigation of Organised Crime and Terrorism additionally revealed authorities had seized greater than $384,000 value of Bitcoin from cryptocurrency wallets belonging to the Tates.

They additionally revealed that authorities had seized 15 buildings and items of land, 15 luxurious vehicles, 14 luxurious watches, two ingots – blocks of often valuable metallic – and a medal as a part of their investigation.

British-American Andrew Tate, who has been primarily based primarily in Romania since 2017, is a web based influencer who has amassed thousands and thousands of followers, notably younger males.

The former skilled kickboxer and his sibling have been taken into custody on 29 December final yr – however have been moved to accommodate arrest in March after an enchantment.