Former kickboxers Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have been indicted in Romania over a series of serious charges involving the alleged trafficking of a minor, money laundering, sexual acts with a minor and witness tampering.
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Andrew Tate, 39, is facing charges including trafficking a minor, continued money laundering, repeated sexual acts with a minor and influencing statements. His 38-year-old brother, Tristan, has been charged with complicity in trafficking a minor, continued money laundering and influencing statements.
The brothers, who hold dual US and British citizenship, were arrested in Miami in late July following an extradition request from Britain.
According to Romanian prosecutors, Andrew Tate recruited a girl in 2012 after misleading her about his intentions to pursue a relationship with her.
Prosecutors claim that he later subjected the girl to threats, emotional blackmail, surveillance and physical violence while controlling her activities.
The girl was reportedly made to produce pornographic material and participate in videochat activities for Andrew Tate’s financial benefit. Prosecutors further claim that she was repeatedly transported between the United Kingdom and Romania and housed at properties in Voluntari, Tunari and the Pipera area until December 2021.
Romanian authorities say the Tate brothers received about $1.25 million, representing approximately 80% of the revenue generated from the girl’s videochat activities.
Prosecutors accuse Tristan Tate of managing her accounts, monitoring her work and handling the money while knowing her age and the circumstances surrounding her recruitment.
DIICOT, Romania’s Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, also alleges that Andrew Tate engaged in sexual acts with another 15-year-old girl between December 2020 and mid-2021.
The brothers are also accused of attempting to influence victims and witnesses by offering them money, phones and legal assistance.
Romanian prosecutors further claim that between December 2023 and July 2024, the brothers purchased four vehicles and registered them in the names of associates in an effort to conceal the source of the funds used to purchase them.
DIICOT is seeking the confiscation of four luxury vehicles estimated to be worth €825,000, as well as the equivalent of the $1.25 million prosecutors say was generated through the exploitation of the minor.
Authorities have also requested the extended confiscation of other assets linked to the brothers.
The charges will now be considered by the court as the legal process continues.
Andrew and Tristan Tate remain presumed innocent unless and until they are found guilty by a court.