Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew and Tristan Tate in new criminal case
Romanian prosecutors formally indicted Andrew and Tristan Tate on September 4 in a case involving alleged trafficking, sexual offences, money laundering and interference with justice; both deny wrongdoing.
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- Romanian prosecutors formally indicted Andrew and Tristan Tate on September 4 in a case involving alleged trafficking, sexual offences, money laundering and interference with justice; both deny wrongdoing.
Romanian prosecutors formally indicted Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate on September 4 in a new case involving allegations of trafficking, sexual offences, money laundering and attempts to obstruct justice.
Romania’s Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, known as DIICOT, said the investigation concerned two British brothers aged 38 and 39. Romanian news organisations identified them as Andrew and Tristan Tate.
Prosecutors alleged that a minor was sexually exploited after being moved to Luton in the United Kingdom for online pornography. They also alleged efforts to prevent another complainant from reporting the matter to police. Tristan Tate was accused of complicity and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
The prosecution asked for the confiscation of four luxury cars valued at about €825,000 as part of the case.
A Romanian lawyer for the brothers, Eugen Vidineac, said the defence would scrutinise and challenge any evidential, procedural or legal deficiencies. He said both men reject the allegations.
The indictment is a formal accusation, not a finding of guilt. The brothers also face separate legal proceedings in the United Kingdom and the United States.
