As per the former British-American kickboxer himself, the human trafficking allegations were simply the result of a swatting incident in Romania, which led to law enforcement raiding his home in Bucharest.

Swatting is a criminal act of registering a complaint under false pretenses to promote an armed response to the desired address. It is often, though not always, targeted toward popular online personalities such as streamers and social media influencers.

Andrew Tate denies allegations of human trafficking

2022 turned out to be a tumultuous year for four-time Kickboxing Champion Andrew Tate. From amassing a massive online following to getting banned from all major platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, the British-American has seen it all.

Although the cause of his suspension was majorly due to a violation of content policies, many pointed towards the ongoing investigation of human trafficking as the primary reason. As the controversy rapidly unfolds online, netizens have unearthed reports of him being raided on charges of human trafficking.

For context, earlier this year, Tate was accused of holding an American woman captive at his residence.

However, elaborating on the human trafficking case, Tate claimed it to be a false report made by a troll.

During his most recent appearance on Fox News (an American entertainment streaming service), the former TikTok star delved into the allegations against him.

Recalling some crucial details regarding the alleged swatting incident, Tate stated:

Continuing his trail of thoughts, he further added:

This isn’t the first time the online personality has publicly denied allegations of human trafficking. Tate has also claimed in the past that the woman staying in his apartment was cheating on her boyfriend with his brother Tristan. In that regard, to save herself from getting caught, she allegedly claimed to be held hostage.

Social media reacts to Andrew Tate’s recent interviews on Fox News

As expected, the interview has been a great hit among viewers. Judging by the comments, while some seemed to be influenced by Tate’s comments, most viewers slammed him for his controversial take on women:

During the same interview on Fox News, he also addressed multiple social media bans, highlighting that these cancelations have hit him “hard and fast.”

0 votes