Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been charged with rape and sexual assault offences alleged to have taken place in the UK, prosecutors announced today.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that the brothers, who are currently detained in Romania on separate charges, face prosecution for incidents allegedly occurring between 2012 and 2015.
Andrew Tate, 37, has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault, while his brother Tristan, 35, faces one charge of rape and one of sexual assault, relating to alleged offences against multiple women.
Following a complex investigation by Bedfordshire Police, we have authorised charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate,” said Chief Crown Prosecutor Sarah Matthews. “We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings are active and nothing should be published that could prejudice these proceedings.”
The charges relate to allegations made by four women who claim they were sexually assaulted by the brothers at properties in Luton and London over a three-year period.
The development comes as the brothers remain under house arrest in Romania, where they face separate charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer turned social media personality, rose to fame through controversial content promoting what he called “traditional masculinity” but which critics condemned as dangerous misogyny.
His legal team immediately denounced the UK charges as “predictable” and part of a “coordinated attack” on their client.
Andrew vehemently denies these allegations and looks forward to clearing his name in court,” said his lawyer, James Peterson. “The timing of these charges, while he faces prosecution in Romania, raises serious questions.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they had been investigating the brothers since 2022, when multiple women came forward with allegations of sexual assault.
“This has been a thorough and sensitive investigation,” said Detective Chief Inspector Helen Morrison. We take all allegations of sexual offences extremely seriously and have worked closely with the CPS to build this case.
One alleged victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said through her lawyer that she felt “relief” at the charges being brought.
My client has waited years for this day,” the lawyer stated. She hopes this encourages other victims to come forward.”
The charges add to the mounting legal troubles for the Tate brothers, who built a multi-million pound online empire selling courses on wealth and attracting women.
Andrew Tate’s content, which included statements like “women belong to men” and promoting violence against women who accused men of cheating, led to bans from major social media platforms.
Despite the bans, his influence remained strong among young men, with teachers and parents warning about the “Tate effect” on teenage boys’ attitudes toward women and relationships.
These charges validate what we’ve been saying about the danger this man poses,” said Sarah Chen from the advocacy group Women’s Aid. “His influence on young men has been toxic, and these serious charges show why.”
The brothers’ Romanian legal troubles began in December 2022 when they were arrested near Bucharest. They spent three months in detention before being placed under house arrest.
Romanian prosecutors allege the brothers recruited victims by seducing them and falsely claiming to want relationships before forcing them to produce pornographic content.
The UK charges present a complex legal situation, with questions about how prosecution will proceed while the brothers face trial in Romania.
“Extradition proceedings will likely be necessary once Romanian proceedings conclude,” explained international law expert Professor Michael Roberts. “This could take years to resolve.”
The charges have reignited debate about social media platforms’ responsibility for hosting content that promotes violence against women.
“Tate built his fortune spreading misogyny online,” said MP Jessica Williams. “These platforms gave him the megaphone. They must examine their role in this.”
Supporters of Tate, who call themselves the “War Room,” immediately rallied online, claiming the charges were part of a conspiracy to silence their leader.
The Matrix is attacking the Top G again,” posted one supporter, using Tate’s preferred terminology. They can’t handle the truth he speaks.”
But critics say the charges reveal the real harm behind the online persona.
This isn’t about free speech or ‘traditional values,'” said Dr Amanda Price, who studies online radicalisation. It’s about alleged serious sexual crimes. His followers need to wake up.”
The case has drawn comparisons to other high-profile prosecutions of internet personalities accused of exploiting their fame for sexual abuse.
We’re seeing a pattern of online influencers believing their fame puts them above the law,” noted legal analyst Jennifer Walsh. “These charges send a strong message that it doesn’t.”
Parents’ groups expressed hope the charges might help counter Tate’s influence on young men.
“Maybe now teenage boys will understand this isn’t someone to emulate,” said Marcus Thompson, who runs workshops on healthy masculinity. Real men don’t treat women this way.
The charges include specific allegations that the brothers used “controlling and coercive behaviour” to assault women who initially consented to relationships.
This fits the pattern described by Romanian prosecutors,” observed criminologist Dr Helen Martinez. “Alleged grooming followed by exploitation and abuse.”
Bedfordshire Police confirmed they had worked with Romanian authorities to build their case, sharing evidence and witness testimony.
International cooperation has been crucial,” said a police source. “These men thought moving abroad would protect them. They were wrong.”
The Tate brothers’ business empire, built on cryptocurrency, casinos, and adult webcam sites, has come under increased scrutiny since their arrest.
Financial investigators are reportedly examining whether proceeds of alleged crimes were laundered through their various businesses.
“Follow the money,” one investigator said. “That’s often where you find the full extent of the criminality.”
Women’s rights campaigners hope the case will prompt broader conversations about online misogyny and its real-world consequences.
“Tate is a symptom of a bigger problem,” said activist Rachel Morgan. “But prosecuting him sends a message that promoting violence against women has consequences.”
The brothers’ father, Emory Tate, was a renowned chess player who died in 2015. Friends say he would have been “horrified” by the charges against his sons.
“Emory was a gentleman,” recalled chess grandmaster Robert Fischer. “He raised them better than this. Something went very wrong.”
As legal proceedings begin, attention turns to potential victims who haven’t yet come forward.
“We believe there are more victims out there,” DCI Morrison said. We urge them to contact us. They will be supported.”
The case represents a crucial test of international cooperation in prosecuting alleged sexual offences across borders.
If successful, this could set important precedents for prosecuting international sex crimes,” noted legal scholar Dr Patricia Anderson.
For now, the Tate brothers remain under house arrest in Romania, their luxury cars confiscated, their assets frozen, awaiting trial while new charges loom in their homeland.
The influencer who once boasted he was “too smart” to be caught now faces the possibility of spending decades in prison – a fall from grace that victims’ advocates say is long overdue.
“He thought he was untouchable,” one investigating officer said. “He was wrong. Nobody is above the law, no matter how many followers they have.”
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