New searches at the home of the masculinist influencer Andrew Tate in Romania

A new investigation targets British masculinist Andrew Tate. On Wednesday, August 21, the Romanian justice system carried out searches at the influencer's home, who is also being prosecuted for rape and human trafficking.

The prosecutors “executed four search warrants” in connection with “crimes of forming an organized criminal group, trafficking in minors”, “sexual relations with a minor” and of “money laundering”reported in a statement the prosecutor's office responsible for the fight against organized crime.

They did not specify whether the searches concerned this most famous influencer and his brother, already suspected of having duped several people, including minors, for the purposes of sexual exploitation.

But Andrew, 37, and Tristan Tate, 36, confirmed “a descent this morning” at their home “as part of a search linked to a new investigation” concerning “suspicions of human trafficking and money laundering”according to a statement from the spokeswoman.

Extradition that could take years

They were arrested in late 2022 and spent three months in detention in Bucharest before being placed under judicial supervision with a ban on leaving the country. Indicted in June 2023, they are accused of having trapped women by simulating feelings, before forcing them to produce pornographic films. Andrew Tate must also answer for two rapes.

The brothers, who deny all allegations, are also the subject of a European arrest warrant issued by British authorities for similar offences. They are also accused of tax fraud in the UK on income of almost €25 million from internet activities.

The Romanian justice system had said it was ready to accept their extradition, but only after their trial in Romania, which could take years. No date has yet been set.

Born in the United States in 1986, Andrew Tate has lived for several years in a villa near Bucharest, in Romania, a country he said he appreciated “freedom” And “the fact that corruption is accessible to everyone”.

Banned from Instagram and TikTok for misogynistic comments, the ex-kickboxer is followed by 9.9 million people on the social network X – a number that is constantly growing. He flaunts bulging muscles, smoking cigars, fascinating millions of teenagers with his luxury cars. He sells his advice to men to, he says, help them become rich.