Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the United States following new charges brought by British authorities.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has charged Andrew Tate with seven counts of rape, along with allegations of sex trafficking and child pornography, while Tristan faces one count of sexual assault, two rapes, and three charges of facilitating sexual exploitation trafficking.The alleged crimes are said to have occurred between 2010 and 2017.

The Tates have consistently denied wrongdoing, with their lawyer, Joseph McBride, calling the charges a 'political hit' aimed at countering a defamation lawsuit filed by the brothers in the US.The CPS has requested extradition of the dual British-US citizens, while US authorities confirmed the arrests were part of extradition proceedings.This follows previous legal actions, including European arrest warrants issued in 2024 and a failed attempt to disclose the identities of accusers.The case involves seven alleged victims, with prosecutors emphasizing the seriousness of the charges and the need for legal proceedings to proceed.