Social media influencer Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain within the European Union as he awaits trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, a court has ruled.
The Bucharest Tribunal’s decision to allow Tate, 37, to leave the country was hailed by his spokesperson as a “significant victory and a major step forward” in the case. Tate, a former professional kickboxer and dual British-US citizen, was initially arrested in December 2022 near Bucharest, Romania’s capital, along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian women.We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.