The influencer and his brother Tristan will stay in custody until 27 February, a court rules.
Image source, ReutersInfluencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will stay in custody until 27 February after a Romanian court extended their police detention.
The pair are being investigated over allegations of rape and exploitation and will remain in custody for another 30 days while police build their case.
The reasons for this extension will be given in a written statement later.
Tate and his brother both deny the allegations against them.
Authorities claim the brothers have been part of an organised crime group that exploited women by forcing them to create pornographic content.
No charges have been brought against the brothers yet. As they have not been charged, they have not yet had the chance to plead guilty or not guilty.
The former kickboxer has millions of online followers – despite being banned from sites including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for misogynistic comments.
He moved to Bucharest five years ago and was arrested last month after his house was raided.
A lawyer for the Tate brothers argued prosecutors had not presented any new evidence in their application to extend the detention period.
What’s happened so far?
- 29 December 2022 – Tate brothers arrested at their Bucharest home
- 30 December 2022 – Court rules Tate brothers will stay in detention for 30 days
- 10 January 2023 – Tate brothers unsuccessfully appeal against their detention
- 15 January 2023 – Police seize Tate’s luxury cars