Romanian court keeps Tate brothers in custody pending investigation

FILE PHOTO: Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate are escorted by police officers outside the headquarters of the Bucharest Court of Appeal, in Bucharest, Romania, February 1, 2023. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Divisive internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will remain in custody until the end of March pending a criminal investigation into alleged sex trafficking, a Romanian court said on Tuesday, extending their detention.

The brothers, who have dual U.S. and British nationality, and two Romanian female suspects have been in police custody since Dec. 29. Prosecutors are investigating them for suspected human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. They have denied the accusations.