Minister questions how Tate brothers could leave Romania

The brothers face rape and human trafficking charges, which they deny.

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The brothers - who are currently facing charges including human trafficking in Romania - had been under a travel ban for more than two years before it was lifted, allowing them to fly to the US.

Marinescu has asked the special prosecution service, Dilcot, to "conduct any investigation necessary to uncover the truth".

Andrew, 38, and his brother Tristan, 36, have strongly denied the allegations against them.

The brothers are dual US-UK citizens, and were first arrested in Romania in 2022.

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