Authorities in the United States have announced the launch of a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate.
The Tate brothers arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 27 after Romanian authorities lifted a travel ban against them – are facing trial in Romania for allegedly operating a criminal ring that lured women to the country for sexual exploitation.
James Uthmeier, the attorney general for the US state of Florida, said on Tuesday that he had instructed his office “to work with our law enforcement partners to conduct a preliminary inquiry” into the brothers.
“Based on a thorough review of the evidence, I’ve directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas in the now-active criminal investigation into the Tate brothers,” Uthmeier said.
Andrew Tate, 38, is a former professional kickboxer and self-described misogynist who has amassed more than 10 million followers on the social platform X. He and his brother Tristan Tate, 36, are vocal supporters of Trump.
Andrew, 38, and his brother Tristan, 36, face separate charges in the UK of rape and human trafficking.
Ed Davey told the House of Commons: “Andrew Tate and his brother are wanted for rape and human trafficking – horrifying crimes against women. They must face justice here in the UK. Today I asked the Prime Minister if the Government will seek their urgent extradition from the US.”
The brothers have denied any wrongdoing.
