New Delhi: Romanian authorities carried out a raid on the residence of Andrew Tate, the controversial influencer awaiting trial for human trafficking and rape charges, as part of a fresh investigation. The search took place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, with officials confirming that it is linked to a new probe.Andrew Tate, notorious for his misogynistic and sometimes violent statements, has been under scrutiny since 2021. Along with his brother Tristan, he has been accused of forming an organized criminal network in Romania and the UK. The brothers have denied these allegations.New allegations surfaceProsecutors claim that 37-year-old Andrew Tate, his 36-year-old brother Tristan, and two women were involved in establishing a criminal organization that sexually exploited multiple victims. Although no trial date has been set, this ongoing investigation marks a significant development in the case.Watch the video here: BREAKING:Two days after Andrew Tate said Jews controll the world, police launched a new investigation at his home.Andrew Tates house in Romania was raided and searched by DIICOT special forces this morning as part of a new investigation. pic.twitter.com/ylqiOs1gr1— Megatron (@Megatron_ron) August 21, 2024On Wednesday, prosecutors from the Office for Organised Crime (DIICOT) conducted a raid on the Tate brothers residence. According to their statement, four search warrants were executed in connection with crimes including forming an organized criminal group, trafficking in minors, sexual relations with a minor, and money laundering.While the recent charges were not explicitly stated to be targeting the Tate brothers, the investigation continues to evolve.Ongoing legal battlesThe Tate brothers were initially detained in Bucharest in 2022, spending three months in custody before being released under judicial supervision while awaiting trial. In addition to the charges in Romania, they face separate allegations of rape, assault, and tax evasion in Britain.Andrew Tate first gained notoriety in 2016 when he appeared on the British reality TV show Big Brother, only to be removed after a video surfaced showing him assaulting a woman. Since then, he has leveraged social media to propagate his divisive views, gaining global infamy.
