Andrew and Tristan Tate, already involved in one of the most high-profile cases investigated by Romania’s Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) in recent years, are facing new legal troubles in Romania.
According to information reviewed by NewsCenter.ro on the Ilfov Tribunal’s online portal, Tristan Tate and his close associate Georgiana Naghel have been indicted in a separate criminal case on charges of unauthorized access to a computer system involving one of the alleged victims from the original DIICOT investigation. Andrew Tate is not a party to this case and is not accused of any offenses in this proceeding, which stems from the organized crime investigation opened in 2022.
The new case, registered under file number 1927/93/2026 at the Ilfov Tribunal, was separated from another DIICOT investigation targeting the Tate brothers and several individuals close to them, according to information obtained by NewsCenter.ro.
The allegation: unauthorized access to a computer system
According to publicly available information, prosecutors claim that Tristan Tate and Georgiana Naghel unlawfully accessed a computer system belonging to a woman listed among the alleged victims in the main DIICOT case. More specifically, NewsCenter.ro has learned that Tristan Tate and Georgiana Naghel allegedly gained access to the victim’s electronic communications and subsequently used that information to intimidate her.
According to available information, the alleged victim has joined the proceedings as a civil party and is seeking financial damages.
It should be noted that the case has since been removed from the public court portal.
The new proceedings mark another chapter in the series of legal battles involving the British-American brothers, who became internationally known both through their online activities and through the allegations brought against them by Romanian prosecutors.
The charges will first be examined during the preliminary chamber phase, where judges will also review any restrictive measures imposed on Tristan Tate and determine whether he will stand trial while free or under judicial supervision.
DIICOT Statement of June 19
Romania’s Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) announced on June 19 that prosecutors had indicted a 37-year-old British citizen and a 34-year-old Romanian citizen. According to information contained in the case file, the defendants are Tristan Tate and Georgiana Naghel.
“By the indictment dated June 18, 2026, DIICOT prosecutors ordered the indictment of two defendants for incitement to assault, unauthorized access to a computer system, interference with computer data, and assault,” the agency said.
The case was separated from the main criminal investigation in which the Tate brothers and several associates were previously indicted on charges including organized crime, human trafficking, and other offenses.
According to prosecutors, in October 2021 Georgiana Naghel allegedly gained unauthorized access to the password-protected account of one of the alleged victims and published compromising material obtained from that account on social media.
“The defendant unlawfully accessed a computer system belonging to one of the injured parties and posted materials depicting the victim in compromising situations on her social media account for the purpose of retaliation,” prosecutors stated.
Investigators further allege that after the victim refused to continue producing pornographic content and requested permission to leave a property in Ilfov County, Georgiana Naghel physically assaulted her at Tristan Tate’s instigation.
The case has been referred to the Ilfov Tribunal for trial. DIICOT emphasized that the indictment marks the conclusion of the criminal investigation and does not affect the defendants’ presumption of innocence.
The case that made global headlines
The Tate brothers were arrested at the end of 2022 in an operation that attracted worldwide media attention.
On December 29, 2022, DIICOT announced the dismantling of an alleged organized criminal group consisting of Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, and two close female associates, including Georgiana Naghel.
Prosecutors alleged that the group recruited women using the so-called “lover boy” method. According to investigators, the women were persuaded to enter romantic relationships with members of the group and were later transported to properties controlled by them, where they were allegedly coerced into producing sexually explicit content for paid online platforms.
In the main case, the Tate brothers were charged with:
- Forming an organized criminal group;
- Human trafficking;
- Rape;
- Exploiting individuals for financial gain.
Investigators alleged that the offenses were committed both in Romania and in connection with individuals from other countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.
Arrest and preventive measures
Following their detention in December 2022, Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, and Georgiana Naghel were placed in pre-trial detention.
In March 2023, the Bucharest Court of Appeal definitively rejected their appeals and upheld the preventive detention measures.
At the time, prosecutors argued that releasing the suspects could create a risk of witness tampering and compromise the investigation.
The restrictions were gradually eased over time, with the defendants later being placed under house arrest and subsequently under judicial supervision.
Throughout the investigation, the Tate brothers consistently denied all allegations and maintained that they were victims of a coordinated judicial and media campaign.
Who is Georgiana Naghel
Georgiana Naghel is one of the individuals closely associated with the Tate brothers and appears in several cases investigated by DIICOT prosecutors.
She was arrested together with Andrew and Tristan Tate in December 2022 and is considered by investigators to have played an active role in coordinating some of the group’s alleged activities.
Her attorneys have denied all allegations and argued that prosecutors lack evidence proving her involvement in the conduct described in the indictment.
The new case concerning unauthorized access to a computer system once again places her before the courts, this time alongside Tristan Tate.
Legal problems beyond Romania
The Tate brothers’ legal difficulties are not limited to Romania.
In recent years, authorities in the United Kingdom have submitted requests concerning their surrender in connection with allegations unrelated to those being investigated by Romanian prosecutors.
In addition, information has emerged publicly regarding civil lawsuits and complaints filed by former partners and associates.
The brothers have repeatedly denied all accusations and insist that their business activities have been entirely lawful.
Allegations in The New Yorker investigation and questions about political protection
In 2026, the American publication The New Yorker released one of the most comprehensive investigations into the activities of Andrew and Tristan Tate.
The report, based on court documents, testimony from alleged victims, and statements from former associates, described what the magazine characterized as a system built around the exploitation of women through emotional manipulation, financial control, and intimidation.
The investigation claimed that the brothers’ operations extended beyond webcam activities and relied on a network of associates who allegedly recruited and supervised women involved in the business.
The article also raised questions regarding political influence and the protection allegedly enjoyed by the Tate brothers. According to The New Yorker, after Andrew Tate became a prominent figure within conservative and pro-Trump circles in the United States, several individuals connected to the U.S. administration publicly or privately intervened on his behalf.
The publication noted that the lifting of certain travel restrictions imposed in Romania fueled suspicions of external pressure, although Romanian authorities officially denied that judicial decisions had been influenced by political considerations.
In February 2025, the Tate brothers’ departure from Romania to the United States generated further controversy after international media reported discussions between individuals connected to the U.S. administration and Romanian officials.
The Romanian government denied that prosecutors or judges had been subjected to any pressure, insisting that all measures taken in the Tate cases were based exclusively on judicial procedures.
The Tate brothers have consistently rejected all allegations against them, maintaining that they are victims of a coordinated campaign and that the cases opened in Romania, the United Kingdom, and the United States are unsupported by credible evidence.
