Andrew Tateand his brother Tristan Tate have been arrested in Romania, his spokesperson confirmed to multiple news outlets.
The 37-year-old former professional kickboxer and his brother were detained on Monday evening on a U.K. warrant relating to charges of “sexual aggression,” which allegedly occurred between 2012 and 2015, his spokesperson toldNBC News,ABC NewsandSky News.
“Andrew and Tristan Tate unequivocally deny all allegations and decry what they perceive as an exploitative use of the legal system,” the spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News. “They are fully committed to challenging these accusations with unwavering determination and resolve.”
Andrew Tate photographed in Bucharest, Romania on March 12, 2024.DANIEL MIHAILESCU/AFP via Getty
DANIEL MIHAILESCU/AFP via Getty
Four women reported the social media star for alleged sexual violence and physical abuse to authorities in the U.K., though the authorities did not prosecute him at the time, according to theAssociated Press. The women then decided to crowdfund to secure legal costs to initiate a complaint against him.
McCue Jury & Partners, a law firm representing the women, said in a statement to the AP that the women had a “significant concern to many that Tate would seek to avoid justice in Romania and abroad.”
“We are grateful to the British authorities for taking our concerns seriously and issuing an arrest warrant,” the law firm continued. “Tate is accused of serious criminal offenses against a large number of victims and he must be held accountable.”
McCue Jury & Partners did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. A contact for Tate’s representatives was also not immediately available.
The online influencer and his brother, along with two Romanian women, were previouslyarrested in Romaniain December 2022 in connection with human trafficking, rape and forming an organized crime group. The four were eventuallyindicted in June 2023and released on bail in August 2023, per ABC News.
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The Tate brothers have also denied these allegations, with their spokesperson saying at the time that the brothers were prepared to “demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation.”
“Our primary focus will be to establish the truth and ensure a fair and impartial examination of the evidence the legal team will submit,” the statement added.
source: people.com
