Controversial influencer Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan and two associates, have been charged in Romania.
The charges relate to rape, human trafficking and the formation of an organised crime group aimed at exploiting women.
All four individuals have vehemently denied these allegations.
The initial arrest of the Tate brothers took place at their residence in Bucharest in 2022. However, on March 31 of this year, a Romanian judge ruled to transfer them from custody to house arrest.
According to the indictment submitted to the Bucharest court, the defendants allegedly established an organised criminal group in 2021 with the purpose of engaging in human trafficking not only within Romania but also in other nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
The indictment further identifies seven supposed victims who were reportedly lured by the Tate brothers through false promises of love and marriage.
As the legal proceedings unfold, it is expected that the trial will endure for a number of years due to the gravity and complexity of the charges.
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