Prosecutors in Romania are now investigating Andrew Tate for alleged human trafficking and money laundering, adding to the existing charges against him.
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been involved in a legal case in Romania since December 2022. They were first detained on suspicion of human trafficking, and were initially held by the police. Later, they were placed under house arrest, and then required to check in with the police regularly. However, a Romanian court removed these check-in requirements in April 2026.
In addition to the current case, the brothers are under investigation in Romania since 2024 for allegedly running a criminal organization involved in human trafficking, including the exploitation of children, as well as potential sexual abuse of a minor and money laundering.
Prosecutors broadened their investigation in May to include accusations that he encouraged hatred and discrimination towards women through online speeches given between 2021 and 2024.
New trafficking and laundering allegations added
I just read that on June 17th, Romanian prosecutors with DIICOT decided to widen their investigation – it’s now looking into both human trafficking and money laundering. It sounds like they’re really digging deep into this case!
Authorities say a 39-year-old British man is accused of taking advantage of someone he knew was vulnerable back in 2017. He allegedly pretended to be interested in a romantic relationship to manipulate her.
Prosecutors claim the defendant lured the victim into sexual exploitation, then used emotional manipulation to force her to create explicit content and perform on video chat for money. The victim was provided with housing and support for this activity in Ilfov County.
Andrew Tate went to the DIICOT headquarters on Wednesday, June 17th, and shared information about the ongoing investigation involving him.
Prosecutors allege that between May 2018 and October 2022, the defendant and a family member set up two companies to hide money earned from human trafficking. They reportedly acted as partners and managers of these businesses, which were used to disguise the illegally obtained funds.
According to prosecutors, over 13 million lei and 370,000 euros were sent to these companies as what looked like loans through bank transfers. They claim this money was then used to purchase various assets – including land, buildings, services, vehicles, and an apartment complex – totaling a value of more than 13 million lei and approximately 360,000 euros.
Prosecutors allege that while these assets appeared on the companies’ financial records, they were actually used to fund the defendants’ personal lifestyles – things like renovating a home, purchasing vehicles, and paying for various personal expenses.
Authorities stated that court proceedings are happening at the same time as police work by the Ilfov Organized Crime Unit. They also emphasized that those being investigated have full legal rights and are presumed innocent until proven guilty, in accordance with Romanian law.
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2026-06-17 17:50