UK Seizes £180K Aston Martin Deposit From Andrew Tate In Tax, Money Laundering Probe

Last Updated:August 15, 2025, 22:58 IST

The money was taken as part of an investigation into unpaid taxes and money laundering

Andrew Tate leaves the Bucharest Tribunal in Bucharest, Romania. (AP file photo)

UK police on Friday said they had seized a £180,000 deposit made by influencer Andrew Tate for an Aston Martin supercar. The money was taken as part of an investigation into unpaid taxes and money laundering.

The deposit, made in July 2021 from a cryptocurrency account, was meant for an Aston Martin Valhalla. Police said it will now be added to the £2.7 million already seized from Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in December 2024.

Devon and Cornwall Police won a legal case last year to take the funds. The Tate brothers did not challenge the move. Half of the money will now go to “good causes", and the other half will be used for public services.

A London court was told that the money used for the car deposit came from tax and VAT evasion, as well as money laundering. Judge Paul Goldspring, who handled the case, said the brothers had been involved in long-term efforts to avoid paying taxes.

Andrew Tate, who has millions of followers online, often posts about his luxury car collection and promotes what critics call toxic masculinity and “hustle" culture. Earlier this month, he claimed on X that he owns 93 cars.

Originally from the UK, Tate moved to Romania after running a webcam business and appearing on reality TV. He then rose to fame on social media, where he shared controversial and misogynistic views.

The Tate brothers are also facing serious criminal charges in Romania, including human trafficking and money laundering. In the UK, they face rape and assault allegations, with a civil trial set for June 2026. They have denied all accusations.

(With inputs from AFP)

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August 15, 2025, 22:57 IST

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