Lawyers for Tate brothers say crypto wealth is exaggerated

Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate claim the pair exaggerated their “uberwealthy” status, and have assured prosecutors that their stories of “unrestricted access to traditional funds, cryptocurrency, and BTC,” and supposed ownership of luxury assets, were nothing more than “grandiose claims.”

The brothers’ apparently inflated fortunes were revealed in legal filings submitted by their legal team as they attempt to bail them and prove they aren’t a flight risk. 

Specifically, the filings state that an Aston Martin and a Bugatti Veyron that appear on the Tates’ socials were rented, while they were paid to promote the yachts they feature. 

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The pair allegedly lied about their wealth to help promote the numerous money-making courses that provided the bulk of their income.

“In short, they are playing a role,” the lawyers claim.

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