Andrew Tate held overnight after police raid

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been detained overnight as authorities investigate fresh allegations made against him.

During a recent investigation, the authorities brought in two individuals, namely him and his brother Tristan, for questioning. This development occurred as the police conducted a thorough search of their residence.

Prosecutors have revealed that the internet personality, who was already facing trial for rape and human trafficking, may now be confronted with even more severe charges. These include engaging in sexual activities with minors, trafficking underage individuals, money laundering, and attempting to tamper with witnesses.

Andrew and Tristan Tate, who boast a substantial social media following, have vehemently refuted all previous allegations against them.

They were initially detained in Romania in December 2022 but released from house arrest in August 2023.

As per a statement released by DIICOT earlier today, a series of house searches were conducted on Wednesday morning in Bucharest, the capital city, and Ilfov county.

The brothers were transported to DIICOT in Bucharest for questioning. Following the interrogation, they were placed in custody, escorted by armed guards and restrained with handcuffs.

The individuals have been detained for 24 hours.

As per the brothers' legal representative, they are currently being held while awaiting a decision from prosecutors regarding their continued detention, potential house arrest, or release.

When questioned about the new allegations, Andrew Tate dismissed the prosecutors' claims, asserting they were "desperate".

"Just wait until you see," he exclaimed. "There are claims that I have become romantically involved with the mother of my children." We managed to persuade them to start a family.

"This time, inquire about the evidence," the user requested.

According to his description, the file was even more pitiful than its predecessor.

On Wednesday, a group of reporters and supporters gathered outside the DIICOT building to witness the arrival of the brothers, who were transported in police vans.

Upon entering the building, Andrew Tate exchanged greetings with a local blogger who inquired about his return to DIICOT. Tate responded with a grin, stating that he was unsure. As the door closed, he shouted that he was in his preferred location.

Two individuals, wearing balaclavas to conceal their identities, were observed entering a building while carrying large sacks. These sacks likely contained items obtained while searching the brothers' residence and other properties.

When questioned about the recent developments, their lawyer, Eugen Vidineac, stated that he could not comment. He explained that the latest allegations still needed to be clarified as he had yet to have the opportunity to review the file.

The individual stated that they were unaware of the nature of the situation.

The officers at DIICOT have a limited window of 24 hours to interrogate the brothers. Following that, if they desire to detain them, they must present them to a judge.

According to the lawyer, it is unlikely that the brothers will be detained, as their movements are already restricted while they await trial for various charges, such as forming an organized crime group and human trafficking.

Following the raid, Andrew Tate took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts: "The Matrix is real. They possess a well-established and reliable strategy.

"Slander is the primary tool they employ, using the process as a form of punishment." However, much to their dismay, Good always emerges victorious.

Andrew Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist, has faced previous bans from social media platforms due to his expression of misogynistic views.

He has consistently asserted that Romanian prosecutors lack evidence against him and that there is a plot to silence him.

The Tate brothers, who hold dual UK-US citizenship, are facing serious allegations of running an adult content business that prosecutors claim operated as a criminal organization, with women being exploited.

In an indictment published in June last year, two female Romanian associates were also named alongside the brothers. Additionally, the indictment identified seven alleged victims.

Additionally, the individuals in question are being sought by authorities in the UK for their alleged involvement in separate cases of sexual offences.