Romanian prosecutors indict controversial figure Andrew Tate for trafficking, money laundering

Andrew Tate, the controversial social media personality, and his brother Tristan Tate were indicted by Romanian prosecutors today, September 4, 2026, on new charges. The indictment includes allegations of trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor, and witness tampering, with Tristan Tate also facing charges of complicity. These new charges follow an ongoing investigation that initially led to their arrest in late 2022.

This latest indictment comes after a previous one from June 2023, which accused the brothers of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organized crime group, was returned to prosecutors in December 2024 due to legal and procedural irregularities. Prosecutors allege the Tate brothers enticed victims with false promises of romantic relationships before coercing them into producing pornographic content for an online webcam business. They are also accused of attempting to conceal illicit earnings from human trafficking through the purchase of luxury vehicles.

The Tate brothers have consistently denied all allegations, asserting that the case is a political conspiracy designed to silence them. Currently, the brothers are detained in the United States, awaiting a decision on their extradition to Britain for separate rape charges. Under Romanian law, the current indictment will proceed to a preliminary court chamber, where a judge will review the case before a trial can commence.