Police in Romania are questioning Andrew Tate, the controversial social media figure, after raiding his home earlier today as part of an investigation into alleged crimes, including sex with a minor and money laundering. Andrew Tate denies the allegations. A self-described misogynist, he's known for his online content promoting his version of a masculine lifestyle. He's already awaiting trial on charges of rape and human trafficking, which he also denies. Our Eastern Europe correspondent, Sarah Reinford, escorted by armed police. Andrew Tate, the notorious internet influencer, was taken in for questioning today. What I've done knows surrounded by cameras and protesting his innocence all the way. It followed this early morning raid on the home he shares with his brother in Bucharest. Police had to scale the walls to get in. The Tates had installed steel doors to make life harder. Three other properties were raided and searched for 10 hours. The man who has a massive online following, a self-proclaimed misogynist, is already awaiting trial here in Romania, charged with human trafficking.

and rape. Now, prosecutors have announced a new investigation, including into sex with a minor and trafficking underage persons. Andrew Tate denies that Romanian police spent hours searching the Tate Brothers' home, and they've now spent hours more questioning them here at the serious crime agency. The investigators have made it clear that there are several very serious new allegations, but Andrew Tate has already dismissed everything on social media as some kind of conspiracy. Now, in here in person, Andrew Tate learned exactly what he's accused of and that he's being remanded in custody. His lawyer says details of the case aren't being made public yet by prosecutors. Mr. Tate, what did you say about the latest allegation? Wait till you see. They say I'm a 'lover boy.' The mother of my children, Tri, we've tricked them into having kids. But he will spend tonight behind bars, and prosecutors may apply to keep him there while the investigation continues. Sarah Reed, BBC News, Bucharest.

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