Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the United States following a police investigation into multiple sexual offences. The social media personalities, aged 39 and 38 respectively, were detained yesterday, Saturday, July 18, in Miami, Florida.
They are being held while legal proceedings continue, as 38 fresh charges have been brought against the pair, connected to claims from four further complainants. This brings the total number of alleged victims in the case to seven.
Detailed Charges Against the Tate Brothers
Andrew Tate faces seven additional counts of rape, three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and 19 further charges for offences relating to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography. Tristan Tate faces one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape, and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated that the alleged offences are thought to have taken place between July 2010 and August 2017. Charges were previously authorised by the CPS after a file of evidence was provided by Bedfordshire Police officers concerning allegations dating back to 2012. Following further inquiries by the Major Crime Unit of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, the overall number of charges against the siblings has reached 59.
Extradition Proceedings Underway
The CPS confirmed it has sought the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the US. Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS's Special Crime Division, said: "We have decided to prosecute Andrew and Tristan Tate for further offences including rape, arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation and offences relating to indecent images of a child. These charging decisions followed receipt of a further file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police and bring the total number of alleged victims in this case to seven." He added: "The CPS has requested the extradition of the Tates from the US. They have been arrested and await extradition proceedings to the UK."
Police Statement on the Investigation
Bedfordshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Karena Thomas commented: "Officers from our major crime unit have been working closely alongside the Crown Prosecution Service and both national and international law enforcement agencies as part of this complex investigation. We understand the interest that this case will generate, but we would urge the public not to speculate and to allow the legal process to be carried out correctly. There is no place for male violence against women and girls, and we will continue to work tirelessly to support victims and investigate all reports made to us."
