Accused rapists Andrew and Tristan Tate allegedly amassed a collection of passports under various aliases, including one referencing a James Bond villain, according to court documents filed by British prosecutors. These documents were submitted in the Southern District of Florida as part of an effort to oppose the brothers' bid for bond release while they fight extradition to the United Kingdom.
Prosecutors claim that Andrew Tate, 39, has bragged on social media about possessing multiple passports and licenses, stating he has "8 lives … 8 licenses and passports" and has evaded authorities in multiple countries. The filing includes numerous social media posts as evidence that he is willing to use false identities to evade law enforcement. The British Embassy in Washington reportedly discovered evidence of a Mexican passport bearing Tristan Tate's photograph and birthdate but under the name "Vladimir Scorpius," the antagonist from the 007 novel "Scorpius."
Tristan Tate also allegedly posted a video identifying himself as "Vladimir Scorpius" and registered a UK company named "Scorpius Ltd." British prosecutors contend that Andrew Tate possesses travel documents from the UK, United States, Estonia, Nigeria, Poland, and the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
The Tate brothers were arrested by U.S. Marshals in Miami on July 18, 2026, and are currently held in federal detention. They are fighting extradition to the UK, where they face a total of 59 criminal charges, including rape, sex trafficking, and offenses related to indecent images of children and extreme pornography. A detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
Their lawyer, Joe McBride, acknowledged the difficulty of securing their release. He also stated that the brothers are facing harassment from other inmates, who he claims have put a "target on their back." McBride reported that other inmates refer to the Tates with derogatory terms associated with Jeffrey Epstein, rather than the brothers themselves.
British authorities stated that the recent charges were filed after an additional four victims came forward with claims. The Tate brothers are also facing criminal prosecution in Romania for allegations including having sex with a minor, trafficking minors, operating an organized crime group, and money laundering. The brothers have denied all charges against them.
IMAGE3: British investigators discovered evidence of a Mexican passport bearing Tristan Tate's photograph and date of birth but using the name Vladimir Scorpius.