Judicial authorities in the UK have officially announced the indictment of brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate as part of a criminal investigation involving 21 charges.
Among the charges filed are rape, bodily harm, and human trafficking.
This is the first public confirmation from the British Prosecution Office regarding the investigations related to the two influencers, who have been highly publicized in recent years.
Serious charges filed by the Crown Prosecution Service
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that they have authorized the indictment of the two brothers prior to the issuance of an extradition warrant in 2024, aiming to bring them from Romania to face justice in the UK.
Although both are already under criminal investigation in Romania for similar offenses, CPS emphasized that internal judicial procedures in Romania must be completed first before the process in the UK can proceed.
Andrew Tate accused of multiple abuses against three women
According to British prosecutors, Andrew Tate, a former kickboxing fighter and controversial 38-year-old influencer, is facing 10 charges.
These involve three alleged victims and include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking, and exploiting women for profit from prostitution.
Tate has consistently denied all accusations, claiming to be the victim of a conspiracy.
Tristan Tate involved in a separate exploitation case
His brother, 36-year-old Tristan Tate, is also facing 11 charges. Unlike Andrew, the charges against him are based on the testimony of a single victim.
The list of offenses includes, similar to his brother's case, rape, bodily harm, and human trafficking.
He too vehemently rejected the accusations, labeling them as unfounded.
The documentation forming the basis of the charges in the UK was provided by the Bedfordshire police.
Meanwhile, the investigation in Romania is ongoing, and authorities from both countries are collaborating to determine the sequence in which the criminal proceedings will be resolved.
The Tate brothers face significant penalties in both jurisdictions if found guilty.