£3 Million Stolen from Tate Brothers to Fight Violence Against Women
Devon and Cornwall Police have snapped up nearly £3 million seized from notorious influencer duo Andrew and Tristan Tate. The cash will bankroll projects tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the region.
How Cops Snatched the Cash
Back in December 2024, police won a civil forfeiture order wiping out over £2.9 million in assets from the Tates. Authorities proved the brothers dodged tax and laundered money through Devon bank accounts, raking in untaxed earnings between 2014 and 2022. Westminster Magistrates Court revealed they paid no tax or VAT on millions stashed away.
The duo tried to cover their tracks by funneling cash through ‘front’ accounts – a classic criminal play. The haul has officially been declared proceeds of crime.
£1 Million Back with Police for Local Fight
Since the ruling, more than £1 million of the seized fortune has bounced back to police for local reinvestment.
“Our work to seize the money from the Tate brothers was diligent and showed our commitment to not allowing criminality to operate in Devon and Cornwall,” said a Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman.
“While a sum of the seized money has been returned to the treasury, a significant sum has come back to the force locally to reinvest. We have decided this money will be reinvested into projects which focus on our commitment to battle violence against women and girls and support our newly launched VAWG reduction strategy.”
Funding Frontline Battles Against Abuse
The police have launched a panel to pick community projects aimed at fighting abuse and boosting victim support.
“Throughout the coming months we intend to show our communities how these funds can make a difference and support our communities in taking a stand against those perpetrating abuse and putting those funds at the heart of victim support,” the spokesperson added.
This move sends a bold message: crime doesn’t pay. And the fat stacks swindled by criminals will be funnelled instead into safeguarding vulnerable women and girls across Devon and Cornwall.
