Romanian prosecutors have filed a new indictment against Andrew Tate, accusing the controversial influencer of trafficking minors and several other offenses as his legal battles continue across multiple countries.
Andrew Tate has been indicted in Romania on charges including trafficking minors, sex with a minor, money laundering and witness tampering, according to Reuters. His brother, Tristan Tate, was also indicted for alleged complicity, while both men continue to deny wrongdoing.
Romania’s anti-organized crime agency DIICOT alleges the brothers recruited victims by presenting romantic relationships or marriage as their intention before coercing them into producing pornographic material for an online webcam business. Prosecutors allege one victim was 15 years old when Andrew Tate recruited her in Britain in 2012 before she was later moved to Bucharest and sexually exploited through physical violence and psychological intimidation.
Authorities further allege that the brothers retained about $1.25 million generated from the victim’s videochat activity, representing roughly 80 percent of her earnings. Prosecutors also accuse them of laundering proceeds through luxury vehicle purchases, adding a financial component to the new Romanian case.
The indictment does not establish guilt, and the brothers’ Romanian attorney, Eugen Vidineac, said the defense will scrutinize and challenge any evidentiary, procedural or legal deficiencies. He emphasized that his clients reject the allegations and retain the presumption of innocence as the case moves through Romania’s judicial process.
The new filing follows an earlier Romanian indictment that failed to advance to trial after a court identified procedural and evidentiary problems. Under Romanian law, the latest indictment will now go to a preliminary chamber, where a judge reviews the legality of the case before any trial can begin.
The Tate brothers are currently detained in the United States after being arrested in Miami in July 2026 in connection with a British extradition request. British authorities separately want the brothers extradited to face allegations including rape and trafficking, which they also deny, while Romanian prosecutors have not yet made clear whether they will seek their extradition from the U.S.
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