Andrew Tate trial set to last YEARS as he’s charged with rape and organised crime along with brother Tristan
ANDREW Tate's trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women is set to last years.
Former kickboxer Tate, 36, and his brother Tristan were released from the hellhole jail they had been held in for three months on March 31 on house arrest.
But the pair, who have dual US and British nationality, and two Romanian female suspects have now been formally charged.
It is believed the trial will take several years - and it will not start immediately.
The indictment says the four defendants formed an organised criminal group in 2021 for human trafficking in Romania.
Prosecutors allege seven female victims were recruited by Tate through false promises of marriage or a relationship, known as the "loverboy method".
More on Andrew Tate
Tate has also been charged with rape and Tristan has been charged with instigating others to violence.
Under Romanian law, trafficking of adults carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
The case has been sent to a court in Bucharest, where a judge has 60 days to inspect the case files to ensure legality.
Prosecutors have also ordered for 15 buildings, 15 supercars and other assets such as flash watches to be seized - as well as a cryptocurrency fortune.
Most read in The Sun
Tate accused authorities of trying to "steal his wealth" after the indictment was published.
He wrote on Twitter: "I'm sure this case has absolutely nothing to do with stealing my wealth."
Both Tate and his brother have denied allegations made against them.
A spokesman for the pair said: "The indictment of Andrew and Tristan Tate has been sent to the court... while this news is undoubtedly predictable, we embrace the opportunity it presents to demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation.
"Our primary focus will be to establish the truth and ensure a fair and impartial examination of the evidence the legal team will submit.
"Tate's legal team are prepared to cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities, presenting all necessary evidence to exonerate the brothers and expose any misinterpretations or false accusations."
It comes as Tate could be sued in the High Court after four British women accused him of rape and sexual assault.
Lawyers representing the alleged victims handed court papers to Tate last week at his compound in Bucharest.
The women say the sex attacks happened between 2013 and 2016 when Tate, aged 36, was still living in the UK.
McCue Jury & Partners is crowdfunding to raise £50,000 to bring the case to a civil court in the hope it will prompt a criminal investigation.
Tate initially gained fame after a short-lived appearance on Big Brother.
He was dumped from the reality show after alleged footage of him beating a woman emerged online.
Tate then built up an image that appealed to teenage boys - creating an online empire that made him one of the most searched people on Google.
READ MORE SUN STORIES
Masquerading as lifestyle advice, much of the content is considered highly sexist and is seen as promoting violence against women.
His influence has had a worrying spread amongst young men and boys, with one UK MP saying he is "brainwashing" children.
