UK Prosecutors File 21 Charges Against Andrew Tate, Brother for Rape, Human Trafficking, and Abuse
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom has formally authorized 21 criminal charges against controversial social media influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate.
The charges, announced on Tuesday, include serious allegations of rape, human trafficking, actual bodily harm, and controlling prostitution for financial gain.
According to the CPS, the charges stem from an extensive investigation by Bedfordshire Police into allegations made by multiple women between 2012 and 2015. The case is separate from ongoing legal proceedings against the Tate brothers in Romania, where they are also facing trial for similar offenses.
Andrew Tate, 38, has been charged with ten offenses related to three alleged victims, while his brother Tristan, 36, is facing eleven charges involving one alleged victim. The full list of charges includes:
• Multiple counts of rape
• Human trafficking for sexual exploitation
• Actual bodily harm
• Coercive control
• Controlling prostitution for gain
The CPS noted that the charges follow a careful review of the evidence submitted by police investigators and meet the legal threshold for prosecution in the UK.
“The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the police to charge Andrew and Tristan Tate with multiple serious offences.
These charges are based on alleged incidents involving four complainants and occurred over a three-year period,” the CPS said in a statement.
The Tates are currently under house arrest in Romania, where they were initially detained in December 2022 on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organized crime group.
A Romanian court ruled in April 2024 that the brothers would stand trial, though no date has yet been confirmed.
In response to the UK charges, a European Arrest Warrant has been issued to facilitate their extradition from Romania. However, Romanian authorities have clarified that any extradition must wait until domestic legal proceedings are concluded.
In addition to the criminal charges, Andrew Tate is facing a civil lawsuit in the UK brought by four women who allege they were victims of physical and sexual abuse at his hands. That trial is scheduled to begin in 2027 and is expected to draw international attention, given Tate’s notoriety.
Andrew Tate has built a massive online following by promoting a hyper-masculine lifestyle and making widely criticized misogynistic statements. Despite bans from several major platforms, he continues to maintain an active presence and influence, particularly among young men.
Critics have long accused Tate of glorifying violence against women and normalizing toxic masculinity. His legal troubles have only intensified public debate about the dangers of online radicalization and the role of social media in amplifying harmful ideologies.
Both Andrew and Tristan Tate have consistently denied all allegations against them. Their legal team has yet to issue a formal response to the UK charges but has previously stated that the brothers are victims of a coordinated attempt to silence them due to their outspoken views.
The CPS emphasized that all accused individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and that the victims’ identities are being protected in accordance with UK law.
