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In a landmark ruling, a London court has authorized British police to seize over £2 million (approximately $2.5 million) from bank accounts linked to Andrew Tate, the controversial online influencer known for his misogynistic remarks and claims of avoiding tax obligations. The court found that Tate and his brother Tristan had evaded taxes on revenue exceeding £21 million earned from their businesses, including ventures in adult entertainment and online services.
Judge Paul Goldspring, overseeing the case, emphasized that the brothers had engaged in a "longstanding, deliberate conduct" aimed at sidestepping their tax liabilities, deeming the situation as a "relatively straightforward case." Both Andrew and Tristan Tate are also facing criminal charges, including human trafficking, in Romania, complicating their legal situation further.
The Devon and Cornwall police initiated the seizure process, seeking to access both cash and cryptocurrency held in accounts belonging to the Tates and a woman referred to in court documents as “J.”
Andrew Tate, a former kickboxing champion with dual American and British citizenship, has notoriously displayed his wealth and lifestyle through various online platforms. His self-aggrandizing content includes inciting others to evade taxes, and several excerpts from his videos were presented in court as key evidence against him.
In one such video, he boldly claimed, "When I lived in England, I refused to pay tax," suggesting that setting up a business in the United Arab Emirates would exempt one from taxation entirely. These statements have ultimately played a crucial role in the court's decision.
As the legal proceedings unfold, this case highlights the increasing scrutiny on social media influencers and their responsibility regarding tax compliance, as authorities take steps to enforce fiscal accountability.
In a landmark ruling, a London court has authorized British police to seize over £2 million (approximately $2.5 million) from bank accounts linked to Andrew Tate, the controversial online influencer known for his misogynistic remarks and claims of avoiding tax obligations. The court found that Tate and his brother Tristan had evaded taxes on revenue exceeding £21 million earned from their businesses, including ventures in adult entertainment and online services.
Judge Paul Goldspring, overseeing the case, emphasized that the brothers had engaged in a "longstanding, deliberate conduct" aimed at sidestepping their tax liabilities, deeming the situation as a "relatively straightforward case." Both Andrew and Tristan Tate are also facing criminal charges, including human trafficking, in Romania, complicating their legal situation further.
The Devon and Cornwall police initiated the seizure process, seeking to access both cash and cryptocurrency held in accounts belonging to the Tates and a woman referred to in court documents as “J.”
Andrew Tate, a former kickboxing champion with dual American and British citizenship, has notoriously displayed his wealth and lifestyle through various online platforms. His self-aggrandizing content includes inciting others to evade taxes, and several excerpts from his videos were presented in court as key evidence against him.
In one such video, he boldly claimed, "When I lived in England, I refused to pay tax," suggesting that setting up a business in the United Arab Emirates would exempt one from taxation entirely. These statements have ultimately played a crucial role in the court's decision.
As the legal proceedings unfold, this case highlights the increasing scrutiny on social media influencers and their responsibility regarding tax compliance, as authorities take steps to enforce fiscal accountability.
