Former kickboxer-turned-influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate were formally indicted Tuesday on charges of human trafficking, rape and organizing a criminal organization, Romanian prosecutors announced.
According to CNN, the brother and two female suspects, whose main focus is abuse against women, are under house arrest pending an investigation. report Tuesday. All parties deny the allegations against them.
The brothers were originally arrested in Bucharest in December and moved to house arrest in March, reports continued. In the official indictment, the brothers and two of their associates are accused of forming an organized criminal group to facilitate human trafficking in Romania, parts of Europe, the United Kingdom and across the United States in 2021. reported the BBC. I got it.
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Tate was also charged with raping one of her victims, according to CNN. His brother Tristan was also charged with inciting violence against others. Judges now have 60 days to review the case files and confirm the legitimacy of the charges against the group. It could be years before the trial comes to fruition.
The BBC also pointed to additional charges related to child trafficking and money laundering. (Related: Police launch sexual assault investigation into Rammstein frontman Lindemann)
Prosecutors have said the brothers lured the victim through romance, marriage enticements and false promises, an allegation that appears to be backed up by Mr Tate’s security details. “We welcome the opportunity to prove our innocence,” said a spokesperson for the Tate brothers.
