The Trump administration has ruled out any involvement in the extradition proceedings involving Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. White House officials, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said the administration will not intervene in the legal process. The development comes as British prosecutors have filed additional charges against the Tate brothers. Andrew Tate now faces 42 allegations, while Tristan Tate faces 17. The charges include rape, sex trafficking, assault, and offenses involving sexual images. The brothers also continue to face separate criminal investigations in Romania related to human trafficking, sexual offenses, and money laundering.

Trump White House refuses to intervene in Andrew & Tristan Tate UK Extradition Case

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has clarified that the United States has no role in the legal proceedings involving social media influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. The brothers, who hold dual U.S. and British citizenship, were arrested in Miami after British authorities issued new criminal charges, including rape, human trafficking, and assault. The UK is seeking their extradition to face trial. Rubio said the matter is before the courts and will proceed through the legal process. Watch the latest developments and full update on the high-profile Tate extradition case.

Marco Rubio breaks silence on Andrew Tate Extradition Case | US denies role in UK legal battle

Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami by the US Marshals Service. While the US warrant remains sealed, UK authorities confirmed the brothers face multiple serious charges, including rape, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and child pornography-related offenses. The Tate brothers have denied all allegations as legal proceedings continue across multiple countries.

Andrew Tate taken into custody in Miami | Faces rape and sex trafficking charges

On July 18, 2026, social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Miami, Florida. The arrests were carried out following an extradition request from the United Kingdom, where the brothers face an escalating series of criminal charges.  


UK prosecutors charge Andrew for rape, human trafficking; video shows arrest of Tate brothers

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<p>A court in the United Kingdom (UK) ruled on Wednesday (Dec 18) that police could seize more than $2.5 million (over 2 million pounds)&nbsp;to cover years of unpaid taxes from professional kickboxer turned influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the Devon and Cornwall Police force went to Westminster's Magistrates' Court to claim the money, held in frozen bank accounts, from the Tate brothers and a woman only identified as J.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the court, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring ruled that financial transactions by Andrew and Tristan&nbsp;were a "straightforward cheat" of the tax authorities.</p>

<p>One of these financial transactions included a transfer of almost $12 million into an account in the name of J.</p>

<h2><strong>'Tate brothers are serial tax evaders'</strong></h2>

<p>In the court, a lawyer for the Devon and Cornwall Police force said that the Tate brothers were serial tax evaders who failed to pay any tax on $26.68 million in revenue from their online businesses which include the popular Hustlers' University, War Room, and OnlyFans, between 2014 and 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/romanian-court-eases-travel-restrictions-on-andrew-tate-738452">Romanian court eases travel restrictions on Andrew Tate</a></strong></p>

<p>The Associated Press report said that during a court hearing in July, lawyer Sarah Clarke quoted from a video posted online by Andrew where he said, "When I lived in England I refused to pay tax."</p>

<p>Clarke said that J was not involved with the business of the Tate brothers.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'They did nothing illegal'</strong></h2>

<p>On Wednesday, a lawyer for the Tate brothers said that the bank transfers were "entirely orthodox" for people who run online businesses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawyer said his clients&nbsp;spent money on a number of “exotic motor cars,” but did nothing illegal. The proceedings in this case are civil.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Andrew Tate's cars seized</strong></p>

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<p>Chief Magistrate Goldspring said in his ruling that the Tate brothers had been liable&nbsp;to register with the tax authorities and declare and pay tax on revenue in Britain and/or Romania, where they have lived since 2017.</p>

<p>Goldspring found that Andrew and Tristan's "entire financial arrangements are consistent with concerted tax evasion and money laundering."</p>

<h2><strong>Andrew responds to court ruling</strong></h2>

<p>Andrew Tate has reacted to the court ruling. In a post on X, Tate said, "First they said I was a human trafficker, but couldn't find a single girl to testify. So instead they stole all the money they could find from banks."</p>

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A court in the United Kingdom (UK) ruled on Wednesday (Dec 18) that police could seize more than $2.5 million (over 2 million pounds) to cover years of unpaid taxes from professional kickboxer turned influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate.

A court in the United Kingdom (UK) ruled on Wednesday (Dec 18) that police could seize more than $2.5 million (over 2 million pounds) to cover years of unpaid taxes from professional kickboxer turned influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the Devon and Cornwall Police force went to Westminster's Magistrates' Court to claim the money, held in frozen bank accounts, from the Tate brothers and a woman only identified as J. At the court, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring ruled that financial transactions by Andrew and Tristan were a "straightforward cheat" of the tax authorities. One of these financial transactions included a transfer of almost $12 million into an account in the name of J. 'Tate brothers are serial tax evaders' In the court, a lawyer for the Devon and Cornwall Police force said that the Tate brothers were serial tax evaders who failed to pay any tax on $26.68 million in revenue from their online businesses which include the popular Hustlers' University, War Room, and OnlyFans, between 2014 and 2022. Also read | Romanian court eases travel restrictions on Andrew Tate The Associated Press report said that during a court hearing in July, lawyer Sarah Clarke quoted from a video posted online by Andrew where he said, "When I lived in England I refused to pay tax." Clarke said that J was not involved with the business of the Tate brothers. 'They did nothing illegal' On Wednesday, a lawyer for the Tate brothers said that the bank transfers were "entirely orthodox" for people who run online businesses. The lawyer said his clients spent money on a number of “exotic motor cars,” but did nothing illegal. The proceedings in this case are civil. Also watch | Andrew Tate's cars seized Chief Magistrate Goldspring said in his ruling that the Tate brothers had been liable to register with the tax authorities and declare and pay tax on revenue in Britain and/or Romania, where they have lived since 2017. Goldspring found that Andrew and Tristan's "entire financial arrangements are consistent with concerted tax evasion and money laundering." Andrew responds to court ruling Andrew Tate has reacted to the court ruling. In a post on X, Tate said, "First they said I was a human trafficker, but couldn't find a single girl to testify. So instead they stole all the money they could find from banks." When they fail to control your influence, they audit your influence. When they fail to match your power, they nitpick your paperwork. They want the world to believe that a man of mastery can be reduced to a headline in a lying newspaper. The Matrix does not tolerate defiance,… https://t.co/b4XQnpq2AL — Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) December 18, 2024 × "If you speak against power they will do anything to destroy you," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

UK court rules cops can seize over $2.5 million from Andrew Tate and brother Tristan to cover unpaid taxes

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<p>A court in the United Kingdom (UK) ruled on Wednesday (Dec 18) that police could seize more than $2.5 million (over 2 million pounds) to cover years of unpaid taxes from professional kickboxer turned influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. </p>
<p>A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the Devon and Cornwall Police force went to Westminster's Magistrates' Court to claim the money, held in frozen bank accounts, from the Tate brothers and a woman only identified as J. </p>
<p>At the court, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring ruled that financial transactions by Andrew and Tristan were a "straightforward cheat" of the tax authorities.</p>
<p>One of these financial transactions included a transfer of almost $12 million into an account in the name of J.</p>
<h2><strong>'Tate brothers are serial tax evaders'</strong></h2>
<p>In the court, a lawyer for the Devon and Cornwall Police force said that the Tate brothers were serial tax evaders who failed to pay any tax on $26.68 million in revenue from their online businesses which include the popular Hustlers' University, War Room, and OnlyFans, between 2014 and 2022. </p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/romanian-court-eases-travel-restrictions-on-andrew-tate-738452">Romanian court eases travel restrictions on Andrew Tate</a></strong></p>
<p>The Associated Press report said that during a court hearing in July, lawyer Sarah Clarke quoted from a video posted online by Andrew where he said, "When I lived in England I refused to pay tax."</p>
<p>Clarke said that J was not involved with the business of the Tate brothers. </p>
<h2><strong>'They did nothing illegal'</strong></h2>
<p>On Wednesday, a lawyer for the Tate brothers said that the bank transfers were "entirely orthodox" for people who run online businesses. </p>
<p>The lawyer said his clients spent money on a number of “exotic motor cars,” but did nothing illegal. The proceedings in this case are civil.</p>
<p><strong>Also watch | Andrew Tate's cars seized</strong></p>
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<p>Chief Magistrate Goldspring said in his ruling that the Tate brothers had been liable to register with the tax authorities and declare and pay tax on revenue in Britain and/or Romania, where they have lived since 2017.</p>
<p>Goldspring found that Andrew and Tristan's "entire financial arrangements are consistent with concerted tax evasion and money laundering."</p>
<h2><strong>Andrew responds to court ruling</strong></h2>
<p>Andrew Tate has reacted to the court ruling. In a post on X, Tate said, "First they said I was a human trafficker, but couldn't find a single girl to testify. So instead they stole all the money they could find from banks."</p>
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<p>The Matrix does not tolerate defiance,… <a href="https://t.co/b4XQnpq2AL">https://t.co/b4XQnpq2AL</a></p>
<p>— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cobratate/status/1869349683253891312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the Devon and Cornwall Police went to Westminster's Magistrates' Court to claim the money, held in frozen bank accounts, from the Tate brothers and a woman only identified as J. 



London A court in the United Kingdom (UK) ruled on Wednesday (Dec 18) that police could seize more than $2.5 million (over 2 million pounds) to cover years of unpaid taxes from professional kickboxer turned influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the Devon and Cornwall Police force went to Westminster's Magistrates' Court to claim the money, held in frozen bank accounts, from the Tate brothers and a woman only identified as J. At the court, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring ruled that financial transactions by Andrew and Tristan were a "straightforward cheat" of the tax authorities. One of these financial transactions included a transfer of almost $12 million into an account in the name of J. 'Tate brothers are serial tax evaders' In the court, a lawyer for the Devon and Cornwall Police force said that the Tate brothers were serial tax evaders who failed to pay any tax on $26.68 million in revenue from their online businesses which include the popular Hustlers' University, War Room, and OnlyFans, between 2014 and 2022. Also read | Romanian court eases travel restrictions on Andrew Tate The Associated Press report said that during a court hearing in July, lawyer Sarah Clarke quoted from a video posted online by Andrew where he said, "When I lived in England I refused to pay tax." Clarke said that J was not involved with the business of the Tate brothers. 'They did nothing illegal' On Wednesday, a lawyer for the Tate brothers said that the bank transfers were "entirely orthodox" for people who run online businesses. The lawyer said his clients spent money on a number of “exotic motor cars,” but did nothing illegal. The proceedings in this case are civil. Also watch | Andrew Tate's cars seized Chief Magistrate Goldspring said in his ruling that the Tate brothers had been liable to register with the tax authorities and declare and pay tax on revenue in Britain and/or Romania, where they have lived since 2017. Goldspring found that Andrew and Tristan's "entire financial arrangements are consistent with concerted tax evasion and money laundering." Andrew responds to court ruling Andrew Tate has reacted to the court ruling. In a post on X, Tate said, "First they said I was a human trafficker, but couldn't find a single girl to testify. So instead they stole all the money they could find from banks." When they fail to control your influence, they audit your influence. When they fail to match your power, they nitpick your paperwork. They want the world to believe that a man of mastery can be reduced to a headline in a lying newspaper. The Matrix does not tolerate defiance,… https://t.co/b4XQnpq2AL — Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) December 18, 2024 × "If you speak against power they will do anything to destroy you," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate will be extradited to the United Kingdom, a Romanian court ruled on Tuesday. The duo were previously detained in Romania after an arrest warrant was issued by the British authorities.

Romanian court rules to extradite Tate brothers

<p>Romanian authorities have detained online influencer Andrew Tate and served him with a British arrest warrant, according to his spokesperson.</p>

<p>The 37-year-old, along with his brother Tristan Tate, faced a 24-hour detention in Romania on Monday (March 11) regarding allegations of sexual aggression dating back to 2012-2015 in the UK.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-the-crimes-of-andrew-tate-what-do-the-charges-say-606788" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-the-crimes-of-andrew-tate-what-do-the-charges-say-606788&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi3xMqOxu6EAxVKpVYBHVucCkcQFnoECAAQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw02RJOSY6W22n5ro4tPCVut&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-the-crimes-of-andrew-tate-what-do-the-charges-say-606788" target="_blank">Explained: The crimes of&nbsp;<b>Andrew Tate</b>. What do the charges say?</a></p>

<p>The Bucharest Court of Appeal is expected to decide on executing Westminster Magistrates Court's warrants on Tuesday (March 12), potentially leading to an extradition process.</p>

<p>Mateea Petrescu, the spokesperson, revealed that four women had reported Andrew Tate to UK&nbsp;authorities for sexual violence and physical abuse, resulting in crowdfunding for legal costs as they pursue a civil case after the Crown Prosecution Service declined prosecution. The charges against Tristan Tate in the UK&nbsp;remain unclear.</p>

<p>Rejecting the charges, the Tate brothers, who hold dual UK&nbsp;and US&nbsp;citizenship, expressed disappointment at the resurrection of allegations without substantial new evidence. Andrew Tate faces separate charges in Romania, including rape, human trafficking&nbsp;and forming a criminal gang to exploit women.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/andrew-tate-coerced-women-into-sexual-acts-report-628283" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/andrew-tate-coerced-women-into-sexual-acts-report-628283&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi3xMqOxu6EAxVKpVYBHVucCkcQFnoECAIQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw0LCQP7qhotW3hZfMfNgvHy&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/andrew-tate-coerced-women-into-sexual-acts-report-628283" target="_blank"><b>Andrew Tate</b>&nbsp;coerced women into sexual acts: Report&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Arrested in December 2022, he, along with his brother and two Romanian women, was formally indicted in June, vehemently denying the accusations.</p>

<p>McCue Jury &amp; Partners, representing the British accusers, commended the British authorities for issuing an arrest warrant, expressing concern about Tate's potential escape from Romania. They emphasised the seriousness of the accusations and the need for accountability. Managing partner Matthew Jury criticised Tate for spreading disinformation about the UK&nbsp;charges in media interviews.</p>

<p>Andrew Tate, with a significant social media following, has faced previous bans for misogynistic views and hate speech. He has consistently claimed innocence and alleged a political conspiracy against him.</p>

<p><strong>Also read</strong>:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/kickboxer-andrew-tates-shocking-confessions-know-everything-about-controversy-his-net-worth-investigation-550767" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/kickboxer-andrew-tates-shocking-confessions-know-everything-about-controversy-his-net-worth-investigation-550767&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi3xMqOxu6EAxVKpVYBHVucCkcQFnoECAEQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3lD0gWa1oAtp02KrfrbnYF&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kickboxer-andrew-tates-shocking-confessions-know-everything-about-controversy-his-net-worth-investigation-550767" target="_blank">Kickboxer&nbsp;<b>Andrew Tate's</b>&nbsp;shocking confessions</a></p>

<p>The legal proceedings in Romania are ongoing, with the brothers under house arrest and restricted to Bucharest and Ilfov County. Despite winning an appeal against asset seizure in January, Romanian authorities had confiscated 15 luxury cars, 14 designer watches, and cash totaling 3.6 million euros ($3.9 million).</p>

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Romanian authorities have detained online influencer Andrew Tate and served him with a British arrest warrant, according to his spokesperson. The 37-year-old, along with his brother Tristan Tate, faced a 24-hour detention in Romania on Monday (March 11) regarding allegations of sexual aggression dating back to 2012-2015 in the UK.

Romanian authorities have detained online influencer Andrew Tate and served him with a British arrest warrant, according to his spokesperson. The 37-year-old, along with his brother Tristan Tate, faced a 24-hour detention in Romania on Monday (March 11) regarding allegations of sexual aggression dating back to 2012-2015 in the UK. Also read: Explained: The crimes of Andrew Tate. What do the charges say? The Bucharest Court of Appeal is expected to decide on executing Westminster Magistrates Court's warrants on Tuesday (March 12), potentially leading to an extradition process. Mateea Petrescu, the spokesperson, revealed that four women had reported Andrew Tate to UK authorities for sexual violence and physical abuse, resulting in crowdfunding for legal costs as they pursue a civil case after the Crown Prosecution Service declined prosecution. The charges against Tristan Tate in the UK remain unclear. Rejecting the charges, the Tate brothers, who hold dual UK and US citizenship, expressed disappointment at the resurrection of allegations without substantial new evidence. Andrew Tate faces separate charges in Romania, including rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. Also read: Andrew Tate coerced women into sexual acts: Report Arrested in December 2022, he, along with his brother and two Romanian women, was formally indicted in June, vehemently denying the accusations. McCue Jury & Partners, representing the British accusers, commended the British authorities for issuing an arrest warrant, expressing concern about Tate's potential escape from Romania. They emphasised the seriousness of the accusations and the need for accountability. Managing partner Matthew Jury criticised Tate for spreading disinformation about the UK charges in media interviews. Andrew Tate, with a significant social media following, has faced previous bans for misogynistic views and hate speech. He has consistently claimed innocence and alleged a political conspiracy against him. Also read: Kickboxer Andrew Tate's shocking confessions The legal proceedings in Romania are ongoing, with the brothers under house arrest and restricted to Bucharest and Ilfov County. Despite winning an appeal against asset seizure in January, Romanian authorities had confiscated 15 luxury cars, 14 designer watches, and cash totaling 3.6 million euros ($3.9 million). (With inputs from agencies)

Influencer Andrew Tate, brother detained in Romania, handed UK arrest warrant

Andrew Tate a name that's been doing the rounds on social media for quite some time now but for all the wrong reasons the self-proclaimed life Guru and social media personality is widely known for expressing extremely problematic and misogynistic views online. However, the 36-year-old former kickboxer is now facing grave charges of human trafficking and rape along with his brother Tristan Tate.

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