Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami after British authorities sought their extradition over a series of serious criminal allegations dating back more than a decade.

The brothers, among the world’s most polarising social media personalities, were detained by the U.S. Marshals Service on Saturday, according to officials familiar with the case.

British prosecutors have approved dozens of charges against the pair, including allegations of rape, human trafficking and sexual assault. Andrew Tate faces the larger number of counts, while Tristan Tate is also accused of multiple serious offences.

The arrests mark the latest twist in a legal saga that has stretched across several countries and drawn intense public scrutiny.

The Tate brothers have repeatedly denied wrongdoing and insist the allegations are false. Through their legal representatives, they have argued the investigations are politically motivated and say they will contest extradition efforts.

Both men had previously been under investigation in Romania, where prosecutors accused them of trafficking women and forming an organised criminal group. The brothers denied those allegations and were later permitted to leave the country while legal proceedings continued.

Their detention in Florida now raises the prospect of a lengthy extradition battle in the United States.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed the arrests but declined to comment further because the warrant remains under seal.

The brothers are expected to appear before a federal court in Miami as British authorities seek to have them returned to the UK to face the charges.

As with any criminal case, the allegations remain unproven and Andrew and Tristan Tate are presumed innocent unless and until convicted in court.