Romanian prosecutors have requested that Andrew Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist and social media influencer, be detained for 30 more days, potentially keeping him in custody for an additional five weeks. This move comes after Tate and his brother Tristan were taken into custody on Wednesday following four home searches conducted by Romania’s anti-organized crime prosecuting unit DIICOT in Ilfov county and the Bucharest municipality. The brothers had already been indicted in mid-2023 along with two Romanian female suspects for human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The allegations they face are a significant departure from Tate’s public image, which has been built on his controversial views on women.
Prosecutors claim that two of the defendants, including Tate, used the “loverboy” method to force 34 victims into making pornography, which was then sold online for a total of over $2.8 million. One of the defendants also forced a 17-year-old minor to produce pornography in both Britain and Romania, generating profits of $1.5 million, and repeatedly had sexual relations with a 15-year-old victim. Tate and his brother Tristan had been subject to a travel ban, which allowed them to travel within Romania but not leave the country, a restriction that has now been extended as they await the outcome of the detention hearing.
Andrew Tate (Via Andrew Tate/Twitter)
Tate’s representative released a statement confirming that the brothers had been issued a proposal for 30 days of preventative arrest by the Romanian DIICOT, and that a hearing would be held at 12pm in Bucharest to decide on the detention. No further comment was made about the new allegations against Tate, and his representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The detention of Tate could have significant implications for his personal and professional life, as the investigation continues. The reaction to the allegations against Tate has been swift, with many condemning his actions and calling for the authorities to bring him to justice. As the investigation continues, it will be interesting to see how Tate’s case unfolds and whether he will be able to recover from the allegations against him.
The allegations against Tate are a stark contrast to his public persona, and the consequences of his actions could be severe. If found guilty, Tate faces a lengthy prison sentence and damage to his reputation that could be irreversible. As the investigation into his activities continues, it will be a challenging time for Tate and those around him.
