A civil fraud case brought by Devon and Cornwall Police in southwest England alleges that controversial online “influencer” Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan, and an unidentified female accomplice known only as J., are involved in serial tax evasion amounting to approximately £21 million (€25 million or $27 million) from their online businesses spanning 2014 to 2022.
Representing the police, lawyer Sarah Clarke accused the Tate brothers of evading taxes and VAT (value-added tax) without remorse. Clarke highlighted Andrew Tate’s public statements flaunting his evasion strategies, including a notorious video where he declared, “When I lived in England I refused to pay tax,” advocating an “ignore, ignore, ignore” approach.
The prosecution detailed that the Tate brothers maintained multiple UK bank accounts, with seven accounts currently frozen, facilitating what Clarke described as a network where money “washed around,” suggestive of both tax evasion and money laundering activities.
The substantial revenues under scrutiny reportedly derive from the Tate brothers’ online product sales and profits from their OnlyFans platform.
The legal proceedings in London coincide with separate charges in Romania, where Andrew Tate faces allegations of human trafficking, rape, and operating a criminal organization for sexual exploitation. A recent Romanian court decision permitted Tate to travel within the European Union, pending trial, despite ongoing legal challenges.
Andrew Tate, a US-born figure known for flaunting his wealth and lifestyle online, reacted to the Romanian court’s decision with plans for international travel, contemplating destinations in luxury cars. His provocative online persona and engagement continue to draw scrutiny amid the legal battles in multiple jurisdictions.
The Tate brothers have denied all allegations against them, with legal proceedings expected to unfold in both the UK and Romania in the coming months.
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