Andrew Tate ‘freed’ from house arrest as probation order in place over Romanian sex crimes probe
Andrew Tate has been freed from house arrest in Romania, with the court replacing it with a lighter judicial control measure, his legal team announced today.
The controversial influencer, 38, who faces charges of human trafficking and rape, will now be able to travel within Romania whilst adhering to legal conditions.
The decision comes after five months of house arrest at his Romanian mansion, where he had been confined since August 2024 during an ongoing criminal investigation.
His legal team said in a statement: “This ruling marks a decisive step forward, granting Andrew the freedom to travel throughout Romania while adhering to the required legal conditions.”
The lawyers added that the decision “highlights the Romanian justice system’s commitment to fairness and transparency, showcasing its dedication to upholding due process and the rule of law.”
A spokesperson for Tate and his brother Tristan confirmed the house arrest measure had been lifted and replaced with judicial control, which could limit travel.
The decision comes amid significant setbacks for prosecutors, after the Bucharest Court of Appeal found “multiple irregularities” in their case against the Tates.
The court identified several flaws, including prosecutors’ failure to adequately explain charges to an alleged female victim and improper presentation of charges against female suspects.
The ruling also highlighted that the indictment failed to specify amounts related to asset confiscation in the case.
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Responding to the court decision on social media Tate claimed: “I told you they set me up 3 years ago. No victims, no evidence…. MATRIX ATTACK.”
He later added: “The harder they try to make me go away… The bigger I become. The world is mine.”
Following the ruling, Tate also declared: “The prosecution knew they were lies. We knew they were lies.”
He went on to state he would “become Prime Minister to make sure this never happens again.”
Andrew and Tristan Tate face multiple charges in Romania, including human trafficking, rape and allegations involving minors, all of which they deny.
A separate case against the brothers was sent back to prosecutors by the Bucharest Court of Appeals in December, deemed unable to proceed in its current form.
The brothers also face extradition requests from UK authorities over rape and human trafficking allegations, which will be addressed after the Romanian cases conclude.
Last month, a British court ordered the seizure of £2million from the brothers for unpaid tax on their online business revenue.