According to a report cited by the Romanian outlet News.ro, authorities have connected Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate to a case involving multiple serious charges. Court documents describe a pattern in which a young woman who spoke up against them was pressured to earn at least 10,000 euros each month, with threats of violence looming if the target was not met.
Additional allegations note retaliation that included the posting of accommodating photos or videos on social media if the required sums were not produced. The charges describe a broader scheme in which the Tate brothers are accused of involvement in human trafficking, rape, and the establishment or operation of a criminal organization.
Prosecutors also report testimonies indicating that the women involved were expected to repay a so-called debt if they failed to broadcast or livestream explicit content on platforms such as OnlyFans and TikTok. The language used in the filings emphasizes a coercive dynamic where earnings were controlled and debt obligations were allegedly imposed through online activity.
One alleged victim described how models would keep only a portion of their earnings from these platforms, with some accounts suggesting that the Tate brothers did not compensate them for the work they performed. The allegations paint a picture of a coercive system designed to extract income from those involved and to silence dissenting voices through fear and retaliation.
Andrew Tate, previously known as a world champion kickboxer, also gained fame as a cast member on the UK reality series Big Brother. He left the show in 2016 amid allegations of sexual harassment. In recent years, Tate has built a substantial online presence, posting content that has been widely discussed for endorsing a form of masculinity tied to material success and controversial viewpoints. The public persona he cultivated online has drawn significant attention, drawing both audiences and critics into a broader debate about gender, power, and influence in the digital age.