Andrew Tate facing house arrest and human trafficking probe in Romania

— Andrew Tate, the controversial internet influencer, has been placed under house arrest for 30 days by a Romanian court amid ongoing investigations into serious allegations, including human trafficking of minors and sexual relations with a minor. This decision follows a police raid on multiple properties linked to Tate and his brother, Tristan, as part of a broader inquiry into their alleged criminal activities. Prosecutors have previously indicted the brothers, along with two Romanian women, for forming an organized criminal group and exploiting victims. The Romanian Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) is leading the investigation, which spans alleged crimes from 2014 to 2024. The agency claims that a foreign man was involved in the sexual exploitation of a 17-year-old, reportedly profiting $1.5 million from these activities. Outside the court, Andrew Tate vehemently denied the allegations, labeling the case a "set-up" and asserting that many alleged victims have defended him. Tate, who has a significant following on social media, has faced previous legal troubles, including a three-month detention in 2022 before being placed under judicial supervision. He has also been implicated in separate allegations of sexual aggression in the UK, where authorities have issued arrest warrants. Despite the serious nature of the charges, Tate maintains that there is no substantial evidence against him and claims that the legal actions are politically motivated. As the legal proceedings continue, the Bucharest Tribunal has yet to set a trial date for the Tate brothers, who remain under scrutiny as the investigation unfolds.