Andrew Tate: Controversial media personality and brother Tristan Tate arrested on sexual aggression charges
Controversial brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Romania after a European Arrest Warrant was issued by UK authorities.
According to Sky News, the brothers were detained on Monday night relating to charges dating back to between 2012 and 2015.
With an investigation pending, the brothers refute all allegations, with their representatives admitting they are “fully committed to challenging these accusations with unwavering determination and resolve”.
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These latest events come after Andrew won an appeal in August 2023 to be released from house arrest as he awaits trial on a date yet to be determined.
The brothers were told they were able to travel freely throughout Romania but were not at liberty to leave the country.
Andrew Tate achieved notoriety for his controversial attitudes towards growing financial wealth and gender standards.
The 37-year-old is a former kickboxer and entrepreneur, with a legion of online fans who follow him and have bought into his views on “toxic masculinity”.
More to come.
