Law enforcement officers in Romania conduct a search at Andrew Tate's residence due to fresh accusations levelled against the contentious internet personality.
Two individuals were summoned for interrogation by Romania's anti-organized crime unit, DIICOT, as reported by CNN affiliate Antena 3 on a Wednesday.
According to Romanian authorities, four property searches were carried out in Bucharest and Ilfov county, based on a statement released.
The investigation focused on accusations of human trafficking, engaging in sexual acts with a minor, forming a criminal organization, persuading testimonies, and money laundering.
It's assumed that these latest accusations supplement the existing charges facing Tate, a self-proclaimed misanthrope popular on social media and a former kickboxer.
Tate, along with Tristan and two Romanian nationals, were detained in late 2022 and formally charged in mid-2023 with human trafficking, rape, and establishing a criminal organization to sexually exploit women - charges they vehemently deny.
No specific date was given for the hearings regarding these new allegations, but they were scheduled to take place at DIICOT headquarters.
Romanian police reassured that throughout the criminal proceedings, the suspects are granted the legal rights and safeguards as stipulated in the Criminal Procedure Code, and maintain the presumption of innocence.
Under police escort, as they departed their residence on Wednesday, Andrew Tate addressed the media, stating, "Two years with no reported victims, no evidence of victims, the case disintegrates and this occurs once more."
He questioned, "What have I done wrong? Certainly not human trafficking," as reported by Antena 3.
The investigation into Tate's case has garnered global attention, with many expressing concern in Europe and around the world.
Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Tate's actions have sparked a wider conversation about accountability and justice in the world of social media influencers.
