Andrew Tate summoned to DIICOT again as Romanian prosecutors prepare new charges
Andrew Tate returned to Romania’s DIICOT on 17 June 2026 for further questioning, judicial sources say, with prosecutors expected to add new charges to the human trafficking and organized crime case.
Background of the case
Andrew and Tristan Tate, dual British-US citizens, have been under investigation in Romania since 2022. On 20 June 2023, DIICOT indicted the brothers on charges of forming an organized criminal group, human trafficking, rape, illegal computer access, and assault. In December 2024, a court annulled the indictment, sending the case back to prosecutors for reconstruction. The brothers have consistently denied all allegations.
Today’s appearance
On the morning of 17 June 2026, Andrew Tate presented himself at DIICOT headquarters in Bucharest for questioning. Judicial sources confirmed his presence to multiple Romanian outlets, noting that the summons came less than three weeks after his last visit. At the end of May 2026, he was formally charged with incitement to hatred or discrimination over social media content targeting women, posted between 2021 and 2024.
Expanding charges
Sources told G4Media and other outlets that prosecutors may extend the investigation to cover new facts. The case file is being rebuilt after the December 2024 annulment, and the fresh questioning is part of that process. Mediafax reported that the brothers “will face new charges,” while Digi24 noted it remains unclear whether the investigation has already been expanded for additional offenses.
- DIICOT indicts Andrew and Tristan Tate for organized crime, human trafficking, rape, and other offenses.
- Court annuls indictment, case returned to DIICOT for reconstruction.
- Andrew Tate is officially charged with incitement to hatred or discrimination against women.
- Andrew Tate summoned to DIICOT for fresh questioning; possible expansion of charges.
Tate’s public persona
Andrew Tate is a former professional kickboxer who first gained widespread attention on Big Brother UK in 2016. He now commands millions of followers on X, where he promotes men’s rights and espouses pro-Russian, anti-EU views. A self-declared admirer of Donald Trump, Tate has lived in Romania for about a decade and remains a deeply polarizing figure, with his legal troubles drawing international media coverage.
