In brief
Romanian prosecutors have issued an indictment against Andrew and Tristan Tate, accusing them of sexual exploitation, trafficking minors, and money‑laundering that generated more than $1.2 million. The brothers, currently detained in Miami for separate extradition proceedings, deny all charges and claim their online personas are fabricated. Their lawyer argues the new indictment is a procedural move and that the case remains subject to judicial review. Additional assets, including luxury cars worth £710,000, are sought to be seized as part of the alleged money‑laundering scheme. The court must still examine the indictment before a trial can begin, and it is unclear if Romanian authorities will pursue extradition from the U.S.
Romanian prosecutors have charged new sex crimes against social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate.
The indictment alleges the brothers earned more than $1.2 million, £888,000, by coercing a 15‑year‑old girl to perform sex acts over video chats.
Andrew, 39, faces charges of trafficking minors, money laundering and sexual activity with a minor. Tristan, 38, is accused of complicity in child trafficking and laundering proceeds.
The duo, who are currently jailed in Miami awaiting extradition to the UK over other offences, deny all allegations, arguing their online personas are fictional.
Lawyer Eugen Constantin Vidineac said the new indictment is merely a procedural step and the brothers remain innocent until proven guilty, citing irregularities in the previous case that stopped a trial.
DIICOT also seeks confiscation of the brothers’ luxury cars, valued at £710,000, alleging the vehicles served as money‑laundering channels.
Despite persistent investigations since 2022, the indictment still requires judicial review before any trial can commence, and it is unclear if Romanian authorities will seek extradition from the United States.
