Controversial online influencers Andrew Tate and his brother reiterated their “innocence” on Monday after reporting to a local police station in Romania.
The influencers, who have built up a following of millions by promoting what critics claim are sexist and misogynistic attitudes and lifestyles, face serious charges in the Central European country, including human trafficking, the trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering.
They deny all accusations.
The two returned to Romania from the United States on Saturday, just three weeks after arriving in Florida following the lifting of a two-year travel ban imposed by Romanian prosecutors.
As part of the judicial control measures imposed on them, Andrew, 38, and Tristan Tate, 36, are required to regularly check in with authorities as they remain under investigation.
On Monday, the pair reported to the Ilfov County Police Inspectorate in Voluntari. Afterward, they briefly addressed the media, confirming their compliance with the judicial control measures while also claiming their innocence.
“We came here to prove our innocence because we deserve to have our day in court,” said Andrew, a former professional kickboxer.
They deny all accusations.
The two returned to Romania from the United States on Saturday, just three weeks after arriving in Florida following the lifting of a two-year travel ban imposed by Romanian prosecutors.
As part of the judicial control measures imposed on them, Andrew, 38, and Tristan Tate, 36, are required to regularly check in with authorities as they remain under investigation.
On Monday, the pair reported to the Ilfov County Police Inspectorate in Voluntari. Afterward, they briefly addressed the media, confirming their compliance with the judicial control measures while also claiming their innocence.
“We came here to prove our innocence because we deserve to have our day in court,” said Andrew, a former professional kickboxer.
‘It will be over sooner or later’
When asked if he would be returning to the U.S., he responded: “I’m a free person who has not been convicted of anything. I can take a holiday anywhere I want. For now, I’m happy to be back in Romania. This is where I live.
“I’ll spend the next few weeks here, unless I decide spontaneously to leave. And I will do that as long as I fulfill my obligations to the court, which of course, I will do.”
Referring to the ongoing investigation, Andrew said: “Anyone with a brain knows this case is going nowhere. It will be over sooner or later.”
Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist, has gained millions of followers online by promoting an ultra-masculine lifestyle that critics argue denigrates women.
The brothers, who hold dual U.S. and British citizenship, were arrested in Romania in December 2022.
Their departure from Romania in February raised concerns that prosecutors have reacted to political pressure from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, a claim that both Trump and the brothers have denied.
In addition to the criminal investigation in Romania, the brothers face a civil lawsuit in the U.S. from a woman who alleges they coerced her into sex work and defamed her after she provided evidence to Romanian authorities.
In the U.S., the Tates are thought to be popular with certain elements of the American right.
“I’ll spend the next few weeks here, unless I decide spontaneously to leave. And I will do that as long as I fulfill my obligations to the court, which of course, I will do.”
Referring to the ongoing investigation, Andrew said: “Anyone with a brain knows this case is going nowhere. It will be over sooner or later.”
Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist, has gained millions of followers online by promoting an ultra-masculine lifestyle that critics argue denigrates women.
The brothers, who hold dual U.S. and British citizenship, were arrested in Romania in December 2022.
Their departure from Romania in February raised concerns that prosecutors have reacted to political pressure from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, a claim that both Trump and the brothers have denied.
In addition to the criminal investigation in Romania, the brothers face a civil lawsuit in the U.S. from a woman who alleges they coerced her into sex work and defamed her after she provided evidence to Romanian authorities.
In the U.S., the Tates are thought to be popular with certain elements of the American right.
