Romanian Police Raid Influencer Andrew Tate's Home Amid New Legal Probes

Romanian police raided Andrew Tate's home as part of new investigations into human trafficking and money laundering. Already indicted for related crimes in mid-2023, Tate denies the allegations. Authorities conducted searches in multiple locations, including Ilfov county and Bucharest, raising concerns about an organized criminal group and other offences.

Romanian police raided the home of internet personality Andrew Tate on Wednesday as part of a new investigation into crimes, including human trafficking and money laundering, according to the influencer's representatives.

Tate, a self-described misogynist with a massive following, was previously indicted along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian female suspects for human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang. They have denied these allegations.

Romania's Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) revealed conducting four home search warrants within Ilfov county and Bucharest. The investigation focuses on crimes involving an organized criminal group, trafficking of minors, and money laundering.

(With inputs from agencies.)