Police raid Andrew Tate’s home in Romania as new allegations emerge involving minors
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Masked police officers in Romania conducted new raids early Wednesday at the home of controversial internet influencer Andrew Tate, who faces trial on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. Romania’s anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, searched four properties in Bucharest and Ilfov county, investigating allegations including human trafficking, sexual exploitation of minors, and money laundering. Tate's spokesperson, Mateea Petrescu, confirmed the legal team’s involvement but did not address the allegations involving minors. Police and forensic teams were seen at Tate's Bucharest property. Despite the ongoing investigations, Tate has claimed innocence, arguing that the case against him is politically motivated. The 37-year-old and his brother Tristan were arrested in 2022 and have since been under various forms of detention. Their trial is set to proceed after a Bucharest court ruled the prosecution's case met legal criteria.
