Controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday evening in Miami, Florida, following the issuance of new charges by British prosecutors related to alleged rape and sex trafficking offenses. U.S. authorities confirmed the arrests, with the U.S. Marshals Service taking the brothers into custody.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced that the charges stem from alleged sexual offenses involving four women, with incidents reported to have occurred between July 2010 and August 2017. This development signifies a significant escalation in the legal challenges faced by the Tate brothers across multiple jurisdictions.

According to the CPS, Andrew Tate, 39, faces seven additional counts of rape, three counts of facilitating sexual exploitation, three counts of assault, and 19 charges related to indecent images of children and extreme pornography. His brother, Tristan Tate, 38, has been charged with one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape, and three counts of facilitating sexual exploitation.

Both brothers are currently awaiting extradition proceedings to the United Kingdom, as confirmed by U.S. Department of Justice officials. They are expected to appear in a Florida court next week. The arrests are being conducted under existing treaties and law enforcement agreements governing extraditions between the U.S. and U.K.

This latest action follows previous charges brought against the brothers in the UK in May 2025. At that time, they were indicted on a total of 21 counts, including multiple allegations of rape, assault, and human trafficking, involving three women. The brothers have consistently denied all charges in that case.

Legal representatives for the Tate brothers have previously criticized U.K. prosecutors and police for allegedly withholding essential details about the charges and have accused segments of the media of a coordinated campaign that could jeopardize their right to a fair trial. They have also alleged a media vendetta and the dissemination of misinformation.

The Tate brothers, who resided in Romania for several years, have also faced charges there, including human trafficking, sexual abuse, money laundering, and forming an organized criminal group, with indictments issued in 2023 and 2024. A ruling by a Bucharest court in December 2024 addressed some aspects of these Romanian legal proceedings.

The series of arrests and charges highlight the complex and ongoing international legal scrutiny faced by the prominent, yet polarizing, online personalities.