Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have reportedly left Romania and are believed to be heading to the US.
The brothers left the country after 5am local time this morning on a private jet from Baneasa airport, sources have told the BBC.
The social media figure and his brother were first arrested in Romania three years ago, where they face trial on allegations of rape, trafficking minors and money laundering. They have denied all these claims.
They also denied allegations of rape and human trafficking in the UK, for which they are wanted by the police. Their extradition to the UK is set to be organised once their case in Romania finishes.
The brothers had been banned from leaving Romania since December 2023, despite having dual UK-US nationality, although it appears to have been lifted following reported pressure from the US government from the Financial Times.
The Independent has reached out to Tate’s spokesperson for comment.
Romania’s prime minister Marcel Ciolacu denied being pressured by the US government to allow the brothers to travel.
During the US election, the Tate brothers supported Donald Trump and have seen widespread support on right-wing social media.
Tate’s accusers said they were “extremely concerned” about allegations that the Trump administration had pressed the Romanian government to lift travel restrictions.
Four women, who alleged they were raped and coercively controlled by Tate, said they were “extremely concerned about reports that figures in Donald Trump’s administration are pressuring the Romanian authorities to relax travel restrictions on AndrewTate and his brother”.
They said: “We hope that the Romanian and the UK authorities will be left alone to do their jobs.”
The Tate brothers first moved to Romania in 2017, where they have lived in a large compound in Bucharest with armed guards.
He said the prospect of avoiding rape charges more easily was “probably 40 per cent of the reason” for moving to Central Europe.
Tate said: “I’m not a f***ing rapist, but I like the idea of just being able to do what I want. I like being free.
