UK Police Secure £2 Million Seizure from Andrew Tate and Brother Over Unpaid Taxes
British authorities have successfully seized over £2 million from controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, following a court decision in London. The ruling came after police applied to confiscate funds from seven frozen bank accounts linked to the brothers as part of a civil fraud case.
The case, presented at Westminster Magistrates Court, focused on unpaid taxes amounting to millions. Authorities alleged that between 2014 and 2022, the siblings failed to declare or pay taxes on £21 million earned from their online ventures.
Chief magistrate Paul Goldspring described the situation as a deliberate effort to evade taxes, calling it a “straightforward cheat” against the UK tax system.
During the hearing, Sarah Clarke, representing the police, highlighted statements made by Andrew Tate in an online video where he openly claimed to have avoided paying taxes while living in the UK. According to Clarke, the brothers operated multiple bank accounts, now frozen, to obscure their financial activities.
The court was informed that the seized funds originated from online products and subscriptions, including income from OnlyFans.
Andrew Tate, who initially launched his career through a webcam business in the UK, relocated to Romania years ago. He later gained global recognition through his controversial social media presence, where he shares advice on success alongside divisive and often misogynistic commentary.
This UK ruling precedes a separate legal matter in Romania, where both brothers face serious allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault. A hearing in Bucharest is set to determine whether the siblings will stand trial for these charges.
