Andrew Tate indicted and will face trial on rape, human trafficking charges in Romania

Disgraced influencer Andrew Tate will face trial on charges of rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, authorities in Romania said Tuesday.

Tate, his brother Tristan and two other suspects have been under house arrest after a police investigation that led to their arrest in December. They deny the allegations.

Romania's organized crime agency, DIICOT, said in a statement that it would send four people to court: two British-American dual nationals and two Romanians. The Tate brothers are both dual U.S.-British nationals.

Andrew and Tristan Tate were not explicitly named by authorities Tuesday but a spokesperson for the brothers confirmed their indictment to NBC News.

"While this news is undoubtedly predictable, we embrace the opportunity it presents to demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation," the spokesperson, Mateea Petrescu, said in a statement.