The departure of the Tate brothers from Romania has sparked strong reactions.
On the morning of February 27, Andrew and Tristan Tate boarded a private plane and left for Florida, USA, according to Romanian news outlet Ziare.
This comes while they are still under judicial control in Romania.
Their departure follows recent comments from Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu.
He mentioned having an informal discussion with Richard Grenell, a former US ambassador and Trump’s special envoy for special projects.
Grenell reportedly showed interest in the Tate brothers' situation but did not request an official response.
At the same time, the Financial Times reported that Trump administration officials have been pressuring Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on Andrew Tate, a controversial online figure and supporter of Donald Trump.
Former Romanian Justice Minister Stelian Ion expressed outrage over the situation. He called it an insult to justice.
He criticized the decision to allow the Tate brothers to leave the country, saying individuals facing serious criminal accusations should not be granted such freedom.
Instead of being held accountable, they were given an escape route, he said. He described it as a failure of the justice system and an insult to those who believe in equality before the law.
Ion also condemned the apparent influence of American officials. He found it unacceptable that outside pressure seemed to carry more weight than the interests of Romanian citizens.
He stressed that Romania’s judiciary should serve justice, not foreign interests.
DIICOT, Romania’s Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, confirmed that the Tate brothers remain under judicial control.
Their request to revoke the measure was denied, but the court approved their request to modify the travel restriction.
DIICOT emphasized that they still have to comply with all other judicial obligations, including appearing before authorities when summoned.
Any failure to do so could lead to stricter legal measures.
DIICOT also stated that the Tate brothers, like any other defendants, have the right to due process and are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
According to multiple sources, the brothers left Romania on a chartered flight Thursday morning, heading for Florida.
Their departure continues to stir debate about legal accountability, political influence, and the role of foreign pressure in Romania’s judicial decisions.
