Social media personalities Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were taken into federal custody in Miami on Saturday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
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Authorities have not disclosed charges related to the arrest. Marshals Service spokesman Brady McCarron confirmed to police Associated Press The search warrant remains sealed.
Why were they arrested?
The brothers are being held in custody on an extradition request from Britain, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case publicly.
The Tate brothers, who are known for promoting hypermasculinity and have millions of followers on social media platforms, are wanted by British authorities and face charges including rape and human trafficking.
Andrew and Tristan Tate have American and British citizenship and moved to Romania in 2016.
In 2022, Romanian authorities arrested two people, accusing them of participating in an organized operation to recruit women for sexual exploitation.
The brothers have always denied all accusations, and the prosecution was subsequently halted after a court found legal and procedural flaws in the investigation.
The former kickboxing champions have since built a large online audience, particularly among teenage boys and young men, by promoting a lavish lifestyle while frequently sharing content that has been widely criticized for misogynistic views and comments.
This story is being updated.
