LONDON — British prosecutors confirmed Wednesday that they have charged far-right influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan with a host of offenses including rape and human trafficking.
The Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement that it had authorized charges against the brothers, who rose to prominence as key figures in the online “manosphere.”
The pair are currently in Romania where they are subject to a European arrest warrant issued in 2024 at the request of Britain’s Bedfordshire Police. A Bucharest court has ordered the pair to be extradited to the U.K. once a criminal case in Romania concludes.
The CPS confirmed that Andrew Tate, 38, faces 10 charges, including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain, relating to three women.
His brother Tristan, 36, faces 11 charges relating to one woman. They include rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking. Both have previously denied wrongdoing and said any sexual activity was consensual.
A CPS spokesperson said in a statement Wednesday: “We can confirm that we have authorised charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate for offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm against three women.
“These charging decisions followed receipt of a file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police.
“A European Arrest Warrant was issued in England in 2024, and as a result the Romanian courts ordered the extradition to the UK of Andrew and Tristan Tate.
“However, the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendants have the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
The statement from the CPS comes after the pair were allowed to fly to the U.S. in February for a controversial promotional tour after being freed from house arrest in Romania.
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