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Local sources from Romania: Libertatea, Știrile Pro TV.
UK coverage: The Guardian.

Andrew Tate, a notable figure known for his online presence and professional kickboxing career, is currently embroiled in legal troubles in Romania, with charges sprawling from traffic violations to more severe allegations including human trafficking and money laundering. Tate, alongside his brother Tristan, is also under scrutiny in the UK facing a series of charges that put their contentious careers further into the spotlight. The recent developments in Romania saw Tate being fined for a significant traffic violation, where he was caught driving at a staggering speed of nearly 200 km/h (approximately 122 mph) in a 30 mph zone in the locality of Vâlcea, according to reports from both Libertatea and Știrile Pro TV. This incident, occurring on June 7, 2025, led to a fine of 1,822 lei and a 120-day suspension of his driving license. The Vâlcea County Police Department highlighted this is not Tate’s first run-in with traffic violations in the country, referencing a prior incident where Tate boasted about exceeding speed limits on social media. Beyond these traffic-related offenses, Tate and his brother Tristan face more serious allegations. Since December 2022, both have been detained on charges including human trafficking, rape, money laundering, and forming an organized crime group, as per the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) in Romania. These charges have resulted in the brothers being embroiled in multiple court cases over the last three years. The outcome of these proceedings in Romania is set to precede their potential extradition to the UK, where Andrew Tate faces 10 charges, including rape and human trafficking, while Tristan Tate is up against 11 charges related to similar offenses. Both brothers have consistently denied all allegations against them. The situation continues to develop as legal proceedings unfold, drawing international attention to the controversial figures and their alleged criminal activities.