Prosecutors in the United Kingdom have submitted a formal request for the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the United States, where the brothers are currently being held in custody. The men face a total of 59 charges in the UK, which include allegations of rape, sex trafficking, and offenses involving indecent images of children.
The US State Department received the extradition applications last week and is now reviewing them to ensure they comply with the existing treaty between the two nations. UK authorities had been required to submit the full request by Wednesday, 16 September.
Joe McBride, the lawyer representing the dual US-UK citizens, stated that he intends to challenge the extradition. He argued that British authorities failed to provide the necessary supporting documentation required under the agreement. McBride noted that the brothers have not yet received the extradition requests or key documents such as warrants, charging papers, or information establishing a reasonable basis for the allegations.
“This cloak-and-dagger act speaks to the deception behind these accusations and to their weakness,” McBride told the BBC.
The charges against the brothers originated from an initial indictment by the Crown Prosecution Service, which included 21 counts. In July, prosecutors added 38 further charges relating to alleged conduct between 2010 and 2017. Both men have denied all wrongdoing.
An official letter from the State Department outlines the specific accusations. Andrew Tate, 39, is wanted for trial on charges including 10 counts of rape, three counts of facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, three counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, charges related to indecent images of a child, and possession of extreme pornography.
Tristan Tate, 38, faces five counts of rape, six counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, three counts of sex trafficking, and one count of sexual assault.
The brothers were taken into custody by US authorities in July following the announcement of the new UK charges. They previously attempted to secure bail but were denied by a Florida court last week. During the pending legal proceedings, which will also involve the US Justice Department and federal courts, the Tates will remain in jail.
A Home Office spokesperson declined to comment specifically on the case, citing long-standing policy not to discuss individual extradition matters.
Former professional kickboxers turned social media influencers, the Tates have held dual citizenship and resided primarily in Romania since 2017. They previously faced sex trafficking charges in Romania in 2022 and were subject to a travel ban before being permitted to enter the US in 2025. They have been widely criticized for promoting misogyny and toxic masculinity online, attracting a significant following among young men.
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