Andrew and Tristan Tate arrive back in Romania despite rape & human trafficking probe after spending weeks in the US
DISGRACED brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have arrived back in Romania after fleeing to the US last month.
The pair jetted off to Florida after they were freed from house arrest over serious trafficking allegations – but are now back in Bucharest as investigations continue.
The brothers held an impromptu press conference with reporters just outside of their home on the outskirts of Bucharest late on Saturday night.
Shamed Andrew led the conversation as he again pleaded his innocence despite the slew of allegations still hanging over his head by both Romanian investigators and UK cops.
The British-American siblings were held last year in Bucharest over allegations of rape, human trafficking and forming a group to sexually exploit women.
The Tates face separate charges in the UK of rape and trafficking.
They deny all of the allegations.
Andrew told reporters today: “We are in Romania like I said I’d be because innocent men don’t run from anything and we are here to clear our names.
“After all we’ve been through, we truly deserve a day in court.
“Anyone who believes any of this garbage has a particularly low IQ.”
The brother’s plane, which Andrew claimed on X cost $185,000, flew across the Atlantic and landed at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport shortly before 1.00am local time (11pm UK).
While in the US, the Tate brothers did a tour of popular podcasts and rubbed shoulders with some of Los Angeles biggest influencers.
They attended a Power Slap event, hosted by Dana White, as well as having a lengthy conversation with deranged rapper Kanye West.
The toxic pair’s trip came after it emerged crossbow killer Kyle Clifford was influenced by Andrew’s misogynistic ramblings.
It comes as the brothers still face questions over their alleged involvement in a sex trafficking ring in Romania.
Footage in August showed armed cops storming their home through the roof after being blocked by “bulletproof doors”.
Masked officers raided the controversial influencer’s home amid a probe into new allegations of trafficking and sex with a minor.
In December, British cops were also allowed to seize more than £2million from the pair after the pair didn’t pay taxes.
The brothers failed to pay any tax on £21million in revenue from their online businesses — now held in seven frozen bank accounts.
Andrew said at the time: “This isn’t justice, it’s a co-ordinated attack on those who challenge the system.”
Cops are seeking their extradition to the UK for similar allegations here.
Andrew moved to Romania years ago after first starting a webcam business in the UK.
Andrew initially gained fame after a short-lived appearance on Big Brother.
He was dumped from the reality show after alleged footage of him beating a woman emerged online.
Andrew then built up an image that appealed to teenage boys – creating an online empire that made him one of the most searched people on Google.
Masquerading as lifestyle advice, much of the content is considered highly sexist and is seen as promoting violence against women.
His influence has had a worrying spread amongst young men and boys, with one UK MP saying he is “brainwashing” children.
TATE ARREST TIMELINE
ANDREW and Tristan Tate were arrested in December 2022 and later charged with human trafficking, rape, and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women.
Here is a timeline of everything that’s happened since they were nicked:
DECEMBER 29, 2022: The brothers are detained in Romania for 30 days, along with two women, on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organised crime group.
JANUARY 3, 2023: Romanian authorities seize Andrew’s luxury car collection.
JAN 8, 2023: A cryptic tweet is posted to Andrew Tate’s account which reads: “The Matrix has attacked me. But they misunderstand, you cannot kill an idea. Hard to Kill.”
JAN 10, 2023: Andrew appears in court in Bucharest to appeal his detention but the judge rules against him.
MARCH 31, 2023: The Bucharest Court of Appeal rules against a judge’s decision to extend Andrew’s incarceration for a fourth time; Andrew is placed on house arrest.
JUNE 20, 2023: The brothers are formally charged with human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
JULY 13, 2023: The Tates launch a $5million lawsuit against a Florida woman who they say falsely accused them of imprisoning her in Romania – which led to their arrest there on human trafficking charges.
AUGUST 4, 2023: Andrew wins an appeal to be released from house arrest in Romania as he awaits trial on charges of human trafficking.
DECEMBER 11, 2023: A judge denies the Tate brothers’ appeals to have £10million worth of assets returned to them.
JANUARY 8, 2024: The Bucharest Court of Appeal overturns the decision; the brothers are to have their assets returned to them.
MARCH 12, 2024: Both brothers are arrested in Romania over allegations of sexual aggression in the UK that date back to 2012 and 2015. They deny the allegations.
MARCH 22, 2024: The brothers lost their appeal to get back £10million worth of assets seized by cops.
APRIL 26, 2024: A Romanian court rules that Andrew and Tristan will face trail over ongoing probe into rape and human trafficking.
JULY 5, 2024: Courts rule that Andrew and Tristan can leave Romania – but must stay in the EU.
JANUARY 14, 2025: Brothers freed from house arrest.
FEBRUARY 27, 2025: Andrew and Tristan flee Romania on a private jet for Florida.
MARCH 21, 2025: Tates arrive back in Bucharest as investigations continue.