Andrew Tate – latest updates: Luxury cars seized from compound by Romanian authorities
Cars seized as part of ongoing investigation into human trafficking as Andrew Tate and brother Tristan remain in custody
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Your support makes all the difference.Romanian authorities have seized luxury cars from Andrew Tate’s compound as part of a criminal inquiry into alleged human trafficking.
Several cars, including a Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, were taken from the Tate compound on the outskirts of the capital, Bucharest, on Saturday to be transported to a storage location.
Earlier this week, prosecutors said they had seized 15 luxury vehicles and more than 10 properties and homes belonging to the suspects in Bucharest and the counties of Prahova and Brasov to prevent the assets being sold or hidden.
Anti-organised crime prosecutors detained Tate, his brother Tristan and two Romanian female suspects on 29 December on charges of forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit six women. They have denied wrongdoing.
The former kickboxer recently lost an appeal against a judge’s earlier decision to extend his arrest from 24 hours to 30 days.
He was seen this week for the first time since his arrest, walking into court in handcuffs with his brother.
Youtuber KSI calls Andrew Tate ‘cringey’
Youtuber KSI has called Andrew Tate “cringey” as he has called for fans to stop worshipping influencers.
The internet personality, whose real name is Olajide Olatunj, said he does not want to be “put on a pedestal” like the arrested former kickboxer.
He told BBC Newsbeat: “I don’t want people to worship me. I don’t want this Top G title,” referring to a nickname for Mr Tate popular among the former kickboxers followers.
KSI went on to contrast his and Tate’s relationship with their fanbase. He said: “Try and be fair to everyone, try and just be good to everyone. Spread positivity all the time,” he says.
“And yeah, you know, we’re all human. We’re all gonna make mistakes. No one is perfect. And I always say that to my audience: don’t put me on a pedestal. Like I am not the GOAT. I don’t want people to worship me.”
Mr Tate has caused concern among teachers due to the influence on teenage boys of his hyper-masculine and misogynist messaging.
Andrew Tate is no stranger to controversy.
The former kickboxer and social media influencer, who has gained notoriety over the years for peddling misogynistic views, was detained in Romania on Thursday 29 December on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organised crime group, prosecutors said.
Tate and his brother – who have reportedly been under investigation since April – will be detained for 30 days.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Who is Andrew Tate? All you need to know about the influencer arrested in Romania
Tate was arrested by Romanian authorities over human trafficking and rape charges on 29 December
Romanian authorities ‘seized luxury cars from Andrew Tate’s property'
Romanian authorities have seized several luxury cars from Andrew Tate’s property in Bucharest, according to a journalist at the scene.
Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were seen being taken from the Tate compound in the outskirts of the capital on Saturday for transportation to a storage facility, Reuters reports.
It comes after Romania’s crime agency searched properties in the counties of Bucharest, Ilfov and Prahova as part of investigations into charges against the 36-year-old British-US citizen relating to human trafficking and rape.
'This is why young men are still listening to Andrew Tate’
“If you’re still unfamiliar with Andrew Tate, you’re one of the lucky ones,” writes Clint Edwards. “Wherever it is you’re sheltering, I hope it is warm, comfortable and you have enough tinned food for the foreseeable.
“Tate sells himself as a hyper-masculine, ultra-wealthy, red-pilled lothario, who is willing to teach his young Padawans the ways of the world, women, and of the secrets of his own success.
“He offers young men the inside track on life. A ticket to the dream they didn’t quite know they had. In short, he is selling them a blueprint of how to be a man. And with a dearth of alternatives, they are more than willing to buy it.”
Romanian authorities seize more luxury cars from Andrew Tate’s compound
Romanian authorities have seized luxury cars from the compound of influencer Andrew Tate, who remains in custody on rape and trafficking charges.
Anti-organised crime prosecutors detained Mr Tate, his brother Tristan and two Romanian female suspects on 29 December on charges of forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit six women. They have denied any wrongdoing.
On Saturday, several cars, including a Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, were being taken from the city on the outskirts of the capital, Bucharest, to be transported to a storage location.
Romanian authorities seize more luxury cars from Andrew Tate’s compound
Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were seen being removed from the Tate compound
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Andrew Tate: A timeline of his rise and fall
Andrew Tate, the controversial former kickboxing world champion turned social media influencer, has lost his court appeal against his detention in Romania over rape and human trafficking charges.
Eugen Vidineac, a lawyer representing the 36-year-old and his brother Tristan, who has also been detained, has insisted that “there is not a single piece of evidence apart from the victim’s statement” to back up the allegations.
Mr Tate has amassed millions of followers across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok over the past decade. But he has also seen his accounts banned over inflammatory statements he has made, often appearing to advocate violence against women, which the platforms ruled violated their policies.
The rise and fall of Andrew Tate: A timeline
Right-wing social media influencer has found huge audience for male empowerment message online but is frequently accused of misogyny
Andrew Tate's luxury cars towed by Romanian authorities as part of criminal investigation
Who is Andrew Tate? All you need to know about the influencer arrested in Romania
Andrew Tate is no stranger to controversy.
The former kickboxer and social media influencer, who has gained notoriety over the years for peddling misogynistic views, was detained in Romania on Thursday 29 December on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organised crime group, prosecutors said.
The arrest came after Tate shared a video hitting back at climate activist Greta Thunberg, prominently displaying pizza boxes from local chain Jerry’s Pizza. Authorities have debunked reports that the pizza box led them to Tate’s location.
Who is Andrew Tate? All you need to know about the influencer arrested in Romania
Tate was arrested by Romanian authorities over human trafficking and rape charges on 29 December