Tate Brothers Ordered to Forfeit Over £2 Million in Tax Evasion Case
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been ordered to surrender more than £2 million after a UK court ruled they failed to pay taxes on £21 million earned through their online businesses.
Westminster Magistrates’ Court ruled in favor of Devon and Cornwall Police, allowing the force to seize funds from seven frozen bank accounts linked to the brothers and a third individual, referred to in court as “J.”
Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring described the case as a “straightforward cheat of the revenue,” despite what was presented as a “complex financial matrix.”
The Allegations
The court heard that Andrew Tate, a former kickboxing champion and influencer, had publicly boasted about avoiding UK taxes, allegedly following a strategy of “ignore, ignore, ignore because in the end, they go away.”
Investigators revealed that just under $12 million had been funneled into an account in J’s name, despite her having no direct involvement in the Tates’ ventures. A second account in her name also held funds, including cryptocurrency.
The businesses under scrutiny include the War Room, Hustlers’ University, Cobra Tate, and OnlyFans-related ventures.
Court Ruling
Judge Goldspring said the brothers failed to provide any evidence of tax payments while maintaining that their financial transactions were legitimate business dealings. He concluded they had engaged in “long-standing, deliberate conduct to evade tax.”
The court has authorized the seizure of £2,683,345, including funds held in cryptocurrency.
Andrew Tate criticized the ruling, describing it as a “coordinated attack” and asserting that “this is not justice.”
Broader Legal Troubles
The financial ruling adds to the Tates’ mounting legal challenges. Romanian prosecutors have charged Andrew Tate with rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang. Tristan Tate faces separate allegations of human trafficking.
Romanian authorities allege the charges involve seven victims who were recruited under false promises of love and marriage.
Separately, Bedfordshire Police in the UK are seeking the extradition of the brothers for allegations of rape and human trafficking. However, a judge in Bucharest has ruled the UK extradition request will only be considered after the Romanian case concludes.
This latest development further compounds the challenges faced by the brothers as they continue to battle multiple legal cases across jurisdictions.
