Andrew and Tristan Tate to Face 21 Criminal Charges in the UK Including Rape and Human Trafficking

28 May 2025

Tristan and Andrew Tate deliver a press statement in front of their house after landing back in Romania, near Bucharest, Romania, March 22, 2025. Inquam Photos/Eduard Vinatoru, Via Reuters

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to face serious criminal charges in the United Kingdom, following a comprehensive investigation by Bedfordshire Police and subsequent authorization from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The charges, which have been confirmed by the CPS, include rape, human trafficking, actual bodily harm, and controlling prostitution for gain. These stem from alleged incidents that occurred between 2012 and 2015 in the UK.

According to the official breakdown, Andrew Tate, age 38, is being charged with 10 offenses relating to three women, while his younger brother Tristan Tate, 36, faces 11 offenses connected to a fourth woman. The alleged victims claim that the Tate brothers manipulated and exploited them during their time in Luton, Bedfordshire, where the brothers spent a portion of their youth. These serious allegations were initially investigated years ago, but have now reached the stage of formal criminal proceedings.

The Crown Prosecution Service stated that it made the decision to move forward with charges after thoroughly reviewing evidence provided by Bedfordshire Police. “Criminal proceedings are active, and both defendants have the right to a fair trial,” a CPS spokesperson said. Authorities have also requested the public and media refrain from sharing prejudicial commentary online or offline, as it could impact the legal process.

Currently, both Andrew and Tristan are based in Romania, where they are also under criminal investigation for related charges, including alleged human trafficking, organized crime activity, and money laundering. A European Arrest Warrant was issued last year, and Romanian courts have agreed to extradite the brothers to the UK but only after the completion of the Romanian legal proceedings.

This UK case is separate but parallel to another legal matter involving Andrew Tate. In 2019, four other women had accused Tate of rape and abuse in the UK. However, the CPS at the time chose not to proceed with prosecution. These women have since brought a civil lawsuit against him and are now calling for a re-evaluation of their case, citing what they see as systemic failures to protect them and other women.

Matt Jury, the lawyer representing the four civil claimants, has issued a public plea for authorities to reexamine earlier reports and complaints lodged against the Tate brothers, some of which date back over a decade. “We believe these patterns of behavior show a long-standing disregard for consent, law, and basic human dignity,” Jury said.

Andrew Tate, a former world champion kickboxer turned social media personality, has amassed millions of followers through his controversial online academy, which promotes hyper-masculine ideologies and has been widely criticized for spreading misogyny. Tristan has been less publicly vocal but has appeared in videos and podcasts alongside his brother, often reinforcing similar themes.

The unfolding legal battles in both Romania and the UK could mark a dramatic turning point in the rise and influence of the Tate brothers. Their defenders have labeled the charges a "witch hunt," claiming they are victims of state overreach and cancel culture. Meanwhile, advocates for the victims view this as a long-overdue reckoning.

Trial dates in the UK are yet to be confirmed, and the CPS has reiterated that the Tates are presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, with serious charges now leveled in two different countries, the once-glamorized image of the Tate brothers is facing unprecedented legal and moral scrutiny.