Andrew Tate sends "pain" message after losing appeal against 30-day detention
Andrew Tate has posted a "pain" message on social media after losing his appeal against being detained for 30 days in Romania.
The controversial influencer and former kickboxer was detained by Romanian anti-organised crime agency DIICOT last month pending a criminal investigation into alleged rape, human trafficking and forming of an organised crime group. He was detained alongside his brother Tristan and two unnamed female Romanian suspects, with all four appealing against their arrest extension that had been issued by prosecutors on December 30 last year.
Tate yesterday lost his appeal against the 30-day detainment, and Tate has now issued his first response online. He tweeted: "When Allah said ‘I test only those I love.’ I took the pain like it was an honour - Abu Hurayrah."
Andrew and Tristan at court on Tuesday (AFP via Getty Images)A previous document had indicated that the judge elected to keep the 30-day detention on the basis that "the possibility of them evading investigations cannot be ignored". It also indicated that "the suspects could leave Romania and settle in countries that do not allow extradiction.
Throughout the case, the Tate brothers have denied any wrongdoing and have regularly challenged the arrest warrant via their appointed lawyer Eugen Vidineac. The Tate siblings were pictured with authorities in handcuffs, with prosecutors insisting they are granted further detention for 180 days while they continue to explore the alleged charges.
Bearded Andrew Tate looks disheveled as he arrives at court for latest hearing
Tate achieved a huge level of fame for the views that he airs on social media particularly around women and society, with some accusing him of being "misoginistic" and "dangerous". When providing Tate's defence during the trial, the brothers' lawyer insisted his online views are inadmissible in court as it cannot be used as an accurate barometer of his real life personality.
In a message posted on Twitter, Mr Vidineac wrote: "Even up to the present moment, the criminal investigation file has not been made available to us to ensure the effective defence of our clients. In this sense, I would like to point out, at least from this point of view, I am also somehow amazed, there is not a single piece of evidence apart from the victim's statement that leads to the idea that a crime of rape was committed.
"In my view, there is no evidence to the formation of an opinion of reasonable suspicion regarding the commission of offences provided for and punishable by criminal law. In this case we are talking about human trafficking and organised crime."
During raids, prosecutors discovered and seized 15 luxury vehicles while searching ten properties in connection with the alleged charges. The detention came just months after the Tate brothers were questioned last April after two girls claimed they were being held unceremoniously. They were then released while the investigation was ongoing, with computer and electronic device searches being undertaken by authorities.
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