LONDON — UK prosecutors have requested the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the United States after the brothers were taken into U.S. custody in connection with British criminal proceedings, authorities said. The move begins a legal process that could determine whether the two men return to the United Kingdom to face trial on charges including rape, assault and human trafficking-related offences.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that it is pursuing extradition proceedings against the brothers, who were arrested in the United States following a request from British authorities. U.S. authorities have not yet transferred the men to the UK, and extradition proceedings are expected to continue through the relevant courts.
Andrew and Tristan Tate deny all allegations against them. Their legal representatives have previously argued that the accusations are unfounded and have challenged the UK proceedings, including issues related to disclosure of information and the timing of the prosecution.
The CPS said the case relates to allegations made by several women and includes charges involving sexual offences and exploitation. The allegations have not been tested at trial, and no conviction has been recorded against either brother.
The brothers have faced legal action in multiple jurisdictions in recent years. In Romania, they were investigated and charged in a separate case involving allegations of human trafficking, rape and forming an organised criminal group to sexually exploit women. They have denied wrongdoing in that case as well.
Earlier UK proceedings involved a request for their extradition from Romania, but Romanian courts ruled that any transfer to Britain would take place only after the conclusion of local legal proceedings.
The latest UK action follows a series of legal challenges by the brothers. In June, the High Court in England and Wales considered proceedings brought by Andrew and Tristan Tate against decisions connected to the prosecution process. The court’s summary said the CPS was seeking their extradition to face trial on charges including rape, assault and human trafficking.
The extradition request will now proceed under applicable U.S. and UK legal procedures. Authorities have not announced a timetable for a final decision on whether the brothers will be surrendered to British custody.
