BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Masked police officers in Romania carried out fresh raids early Wednesday at the home of divisive internet influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

Romania’s anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, said it was searching four homes in the counties of Bucharest and nearby Ilfov, investigating allegations of human trafficking, the trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor, influencing statements and money laundering. The agency added that hearings will later be held at its headquarters.

Tate’s spokesperson, Mateea Petrescu, said in response to the raids that “although the charges in the search warrant are not yet fully clarified, they include suspicions of human trafficking and money laundering” and added that his legal team is present. Petrescu did not address the allegations involving minors.

  • WHYAREWEALLCAPS
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    -1627 days ago

    Did my comment need a /s on it?

    Yes? Never fucking assume people are going to get that you’re being sarcastic on the internet. JFC, isn’t that internet 101 anymore?

    • @Zachariah
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      1527 days ago

      I figured the “Wait, …” was sufficient to signify sarcasm. I’ve been wrong before, and I’m sure I’ll be wrong again.

        • @Zachariah
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          327 days ago

          I won’t drop the base on you then.

      • @ripcord
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        327 days ago

        I agree with you. It was incredibly clear.

    • @474D
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      427 days ago

      It’s ok to admit you overreacted

      • @someguy3
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        227 days ago

        It wasn’t him that replied originally.

        • @ripcord
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          227 days ago

          They still overreacted a bit in the reply they did make, though.