Trump Admin A Pressure Romania to raise its travel ban?

British-American influences Andrew and Tristan Tate left on Thursday (February 27) in Romania, in a private flight to the United States.

Their departure follows the approval of the Romanian prosecutors, allowing them to travel abroad while they are still under investigation.

Tate brothers granted permission to leave Romania

The Directorate of Romania for the investigation of organized crime and terrorism (DIICOT) confirmed that the brothers, who were Trump’s vocal supporters, were given permission to leave the country. However, they must return when necessary and respect the conditions of their judicial control. Failure to comply with this could lead to stricter restrictions on their movement.

While Their travel request has been approvedtheir appeal to have the charges against them was refused. Reports indicate that they are expected to return to Romania until the end of March to fulfill the conditions of their judicial control.

“R.Egg of two defendants, people with double citizenship, Americans and British who are under judicial control in criminal cases being investigated by DIICOT – central structure, we make the following clarifications: the request to revoke the preventive measure of judicial control had was rejectedand remains in place in both cases where criminal prosecution is in progress,– Prosecutors said in a statement.

What are the accusations against Andrew Tate and his brother?

The tate brothers, former professional kickboxers, were arrested in 2022 and formally accused in the middle of 2023 with two Romanian women. They face charges of trafficking in people, rape and forming a criminal group for women’s exploitation.

Despite the accusations, the brothers deny any crime. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is looking for extradition about a separate investigation into rape and trafficking.

Has the US government intervened to get the travel ban?

Earlier this month, Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu revealed that former US diplomat Richard Grenell raised Tate brethren The case during the discussions at the Munich Security Conference. While Hurezeanu said he had not seen Grenell Comments like a –form of pressure,– Later, Grenell told The Financial Times that his support for the brothers was clear.

The work also reported that A request has been made for brethren Passports to be returned so he can travel to the process.

Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu also rejected requests, asserting X (former Twitter) that “US have not made any request” regarding Tate’s legal situation. He added that Romania and the USA share “the same values regarding the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens. “

(With inputs from agencies)