British authorities have been granted permission to seize nearly £2.7 million ($3.4 million) from internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, following allegations of unpaid taxes.
The decision was handed down by a London judge on Wednesday.
The legal action, initiated earlier this year by Devon and Cornwall Police at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, also implicated a third unidentified individual.
According to the police, the Tate brothers failed to pay tax on approximately £21 million generated from online businesses between 2014 and 2022, prompting a request to forfeit funds held in seven accounts.
In his written ruling, Judge Paul Goldspring stated that the brothers were legally obligated to register with tax authorities and declare their income in both the UK and Romania, where they have resided since 2017.
The Tates are currently facing human trafficking and related criminal charges in Romania, allegations they deny. Goldspring noted that their financial dealings suggested “concerted tax evasion and money laundering.”
He added, “I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities that they have engaged in long-standing, deliberate conduct to evade tax and VAT liabilities in both jurisdictions.”
Andrew Tate responded with a statement, claiming: “First, they labelled me a human trafficker, yet they couldn’t produce a single woman to stand against me. When that narrative fell apart, they turned to outright theft — freezing my accounts for over two years and now seizing everything they could. This is not justice, it’s a coordinated attack on anyone who challenges the system.”
The controversial influencer, who describes himself as a misogynist, has amassed millions of followers online by promoting a hyper-masculine lifestyle.
Critics argue that his rhetoric degrades women and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
The case continues to draw significant public attention, highlighting the Tates’ contentious online presence and their ongoing legal battles.
