Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, following an investigation by police into multiple alleged sexual offences. The social media influencers, aged 39 and 38 respectively, face 38 new charges authorized against them, bringing the total number of charges to 59. Of these, 42 charges have been authorized against Andrew Tate and 17 against Tristan Tate.
Charges and Investigation Details
The charges were authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after a file of evidence submitted by Bedfordshire Police into allegations dating back to 2012. The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit has been investigating additional offences reported to both Bedfordshire Police and Hertfordshire Constabulary. The new charges include rape, arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, and offences relating to indecent images of a child.
Assistant Chief Constable Karena Thomas stated: “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.”
Extradition Proceedings
The CPS has requested the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the United States. 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.”
The offending is alleged to have taken place between July 2010 and August 2017. The brothers are already facing legal proceedings in Romania, where they currently live, and were facing extradition to the UK after Bedfordshire Police secured European arrest warrants for the pair in 2024. The CPS confirmed that the Tates have been arrested and await extradition proceedings to the UK.
Denials and Legal Challenges
The brothers have previously “unequivocally” denied wrongdoing, with Andrew Tate describing himself and his brother as “very innocent men.” In June 2026, their bid to bring a legal challenge against the CPS after it did not disclose the names of their alleged victims in UK criminal proceedings was thrown out by a High Court judge. The case continues to attract significant public attention, with authorities urging the public to allow the legal process to proceed without speculation.
