By V.E.K.Madhushani, Jadetimes News
Romanian Police Raid Andrew Tate's Homes Amid New Allegations
Romanian police have conducted searches of controversial influencer Andrew Tate’s properties as part of an investigation into new allegations against him. Tate, who is already awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, now faces potential additional charges, including sex with minors, trafficking underage persons, money laundering, and attempting to influence witnesses, according to prosecutors.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, both prominent figures with a large social media following, have denied all previous charges. The brothers were first detained in Romania in December 2022 and were released from house arrest in August 2023.
The Romanian Organised Crime Directorate's special prosecution service, DIICOT, confirmed that four houses were searched on Wednesday morning in Bucharest and Ilfov County. It is understood that these searches are connected to the ongoing investigation into Andrew Tate, which has been in progress for some time.
In response to the raid, Andrew Tate posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating: "The Matrix is real. And they have a tried and true playbook. Slander is their number one tool and the process is the punishment. But unfortunately for them, Good always wins in the end."
Tate, who has previously described himself as a misogynist, was banned from various social media platforms for expressing misogynistic views. He has repeatedly claimed that Romanian prosecutors lack evidence against him and that there is a conspiracy to silence him.
The Tate brothers, former kickboxers and dual UK-US nationals, are accused of exploiting women through an adult content business that prosecutors allege operated as a criminal group. Two female Romanian associates were also named alongside the brothers in an indictment published in June last year, which identified seven alleged victims.
Additionally, the Tate brothers are wanted in the UK in connection with separate and unrelated sexual offences allegedly committed there.
