Police raid Tate's Romanian home in trafficking probe
The Independent|August 22, 2024
Police officers have carried out fresh raids at the home of controversial influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
JOE MIDDLETON
Police raid Tate's Romanian home in trafficking probe

Dozens of masked officers yesterday swooped on the selfdescribed misogynist’s home in Romania that he shares with his brother Tristan Tate. Romania’s anti-organised crime agency, DIICOT, said it was searching four homes in the counties of Bucharest and nearby Ilfov, investigating allegations of human trafficking, the trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor, influencing statements and money laundering.

The Tates’ spokesperson, Mateea Petrescu, said in response to the raids that “although the charges in the search warrant are not yet fully clarified, they include suspicions of human trafficking and money laundering” and added that his legal team is present. Ms Petrescu did not address the allegations involving minors.

Dozens of police officers and forensic personnel were seen scouring the large property on the edge of the capital Bucharest.

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