BUCHAREST, Romania -- Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are currently facing serious legal charges in Romania, have reportedly traveled to the United States following the lifting of a travel restriction against them. The brothers are being prosecuted for their alleged involvement in human trafficking and creating a criminal organization with the intent to sexually exploit women. Andrew Tate also faces an additional charge of rape. The specific conditions under which the brothers were permitted to leave Romania remain unclear, as details were not disclosed by officials. According to an anonymous source from Romania's Ministry of Internal Affairs, the decision to lift the travel ban was made at the discretion of prosecutors. Romania's anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, issued a statement confirming that prosecutors had approved a modification of the brothers' travel restrictions, though they still remain under judicial control. This includes the obligation to report to authorities whenever summoned. The agency emphasized that any deliberate violations of these terms could result in stricter measures being imposed. Andrew Tate, 38, and Tristan Tate, 36, both dual citizens of the U.S. and the UK, were arrested near Bucharest in late 2022 alongside two Romanian women. They were formally indicted last year, and while a trial is anticipated, a date has yet to be established. All four individuals involved have consistently denied the allegations against them. The Tates' recent departure comes shortly after Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu mentioned that a U.S. official had shown interest in the brothers' case during discussions at the Munich Security Conference. However, the minister clarified that this interest did not equate to pressure on Romanian authorities. The possibility of a foreign government influencing the lifting of travel restrictions is unprecedented, noted Cristi Danilet, a former Romanian judge. He expressed that such an event would undermine the rule of law and the sovereignty of nations. In December, a Bucharest court had previously determined that procedural irregularities prevented the case against the Tates and the two Romanian women from moving forward to trial. Though this ruling was a setback for the prosecution, the case remains open, with additional legal challenges still pending against the brothers in Romania. In August, DIICOT initiated a second case concerning allegations of human trafficking, sexual misconduct involving minors, and financial crimes. The Tates maintain their innocence regarding all charges. Andrew Tate, known for his controversial online persona and large following on social media platforms, has claimed that the prosecution lacks credible evidence against him and has suggested that there is a political agenda to silence him. Meanwhile, their legal troubles extend beyond Romania; a UK court recently ruled in a separate case that authorities could seize over £2.6 million (approximately $3.3 million) from the brothers due to unpaid taxes. Andrew Tate has decried this action as an unjust attack on those who oppose the established system. Last March, the brothers were involved in another legal matter in Romania, where the UK issued arrest warrants related to allegations of sexual offenses from 2012 to 2015. The Romanian appeals court granted the extradition request from the UK, but only once all legal proceedings in Romania are concluded.