Andrew Tate Faces New Romanian Charges
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 28, 2026 · Last updated May 28, 2026
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Romanian prosecutors have extended their criminal investigation into internet personality Andrew Tate, adding charges of instigating hatred and discrimination against women. This comes as part of an ongoing probe that began in December 2022, which also includes allegations of human trafficking, trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor, and money laundering against Andrew Tate, Legal affairs of the Tate brothers, and four other suspects. The Romania — Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) stated that Andrew Tate instigated hatred through speeches promoted on social media between 2021 and 2024. Andrew Tate has denied all wrongdoing, claiming the charges are for 'speech violation crimes' related to jokes on his podcasts. The Tate brothers, who are dual U.S. and British citizens, were initially held in police custody, then under house arrest, but these preventative measures have since been lifted. A Romanian court has also ruled that the brothers will be extradited to the United Kingdom after their Romanian trial concludes, as Andrew Tate faces 10 criminal charges in Britain, including rape and human trafficking, as confirmed by the United Kingdom — Crown Prosecution Service.
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