Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have both been detained in Romania following an arrest warrant issued by police in the UK.
The brothers were taken into custody on Monday evening, facing accusations of sexual aggression spanning from 2012 to 2015.
Despite being held for 24 hours, both Andrew, 37, and Tristan, 35, deny the allegations.
Their spokesperson, Mateea Petrescu, revealed that the Bucharest Court of Appeal is poised to make a critical decision on Tuesday regarding the execution of warrants issued by the UK's Westminster Magistrates Court, per BBC News.
This development comes after four women announced their intention last year to sue Andrew in London's High Court, alleging rape and coercive control.
While three of these women had previously reported Andrew to the police for alleged sexual violence and physical abuse, the Crown Prosecution Service opted not to press charges in 2019.
"We handed over our evidence about the horrific acts of violence we endured and waited for action. But four years later we were told the UK authorities would not prosecute him," the alleged victims stated on their campaign page. "It's our one remaining route to hold him accountable."
McCue Jury & Partners, the legal firm representing the British women, issued a statement expressing relief at the news of Andrew's detention.
They had previously urged British police to act swiftly upon receiving information last week suggesting he might attempt to flee Romania.
"We are grateful to the British authorities for taking our concerns seriously and issuing an arrest warrant. Tate is accused of serious criminal offenses against a large number of victims and he must be held accountable," said Matthew Jury, a managing partner at the law firm.
The spokesperson for Andrew and Tristan said: "They categorically reject all charges and express profound disappointment that such serious allegations are being resurrected without substantial new evidence. They are fully committed to challenging these accusations with unwavering determination and resolve."
In December, the brothers were ordered not to leave Romania after they had asked for permission from the court to return to the UK to visit their mother who was in hospital.
In August, Andrew was released from house arrest.
Initially reported by Sky News, the influencer had been detained on charges of human trafficking, rape, and involvement in an organized crime group.
Andrew, accompanied by his brother, allegedly formed the group alongside two Romanian women in 2021, allegedly aiming to engage in human trafficking across multiple countries, including the United States.
