Andrew Tate's wallet involved in a 30 million money laundering case, three key pieces of evidence chain revealed

On-Chain Investigator Specter Releases Report Linking Andrew Tate to Money Laundering; Related Wallets Received $1.2 Million, Traceable to Texas $5 Million Scam. Additionally, the wallet transferred $30 Million via Railgun Privacy Protocol. Evidence includes Tate’s public address sending $4 to the suspect wallet, with Hyperliquid trading patterns matching.

Tracking the $1.2 Million Funds from the Texas Scam

(Source: Specter)

Specter’s analysis shows that a court document filed in Texas in March 2025 reveals a wallet network used for money laundering, with funds stolen from victims between January 2023 and February 2025. The total amount involved in this investment scam is $5 million, with victims lured into investing in fake crypto projects, ultimately flowing into a complex wallet network.

Specter’s analysis indicates that one defendant wallet transferred $1.2 million to address “0x9B67.” This address is not directly linked to Andrew Tate’s public identity, but investigators connected “0x9B67” to Tate through a series of on-chain interactions. The most direct evidence is a December 14, 2024, transfer of $4 from Tate’s known public address to the suspect encrypted wallet.

This $4 transfer may seem trivial, but it is highly significant in blockchain investigations. Small transfers in crypto are often used to test address validity or establish linkages between wallets. Such operations suggest that the controllers of both wallets may be the same person or closely related entities. Furthermore, the wallet’s trading activity on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid aligns with Tate’s publicly disclosed transaction patterns, further strengthening the connection.

Although Andrew Tate is not currently charged in the Texas scam case, funds belonging to victims have been found in wallets allegedly associated with him. This potential link could expose him to U.S. civil asset forfeiture proceedings. Civil forfeiture differs from criminal prosecution; it only requires a preponderance of the evidence to show that “the property is more likely than not related to criminal activity,” rather than proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that even if Tate is not criminally charged, U.S. authorities could freeze or seize these crypto assets.

Related to fraud investigations within the U.S., this could trigger transnational cooperation between the U.S. Department of Justice and Romanian authorities, complicating Tate’s existing legal defenses in Europe. Currently facing charges of human trafficking and organized crime in Romania, the U.S. money laundering investigation may provide additional evidence and legal leverage for Romanian prosecutors.

Railgun Protocol Transfers $30 Million in Money Laundering Suspicion

The most startling discovery in Specter’s report is that entities linked to Andrew Tate deposited $30 million into Railgun. Railgun is a privacy-focused liquidity pool designed to anonymize transaction history, operating similarly to Tornado Cash but utilizing advanced zero-knowledge proof technology. When users deposit funds into Railgun, the source and destination are obfuscated, making blockchain tracing difficult.

Over more than two years, entities associated with Tate allegedly deposited $30 million into this privacy protocol. Most of these funds originated from crypto payment processor Radom Pay. Radom Pay is a legitimate crypto payment gateway that allows merchants to accept crypto payments and automatically convert them into fiat or stablecoins. Tate’s various online businesses—including subscription courses and membership services—are reported to have used Radom Pay for transactions.

Compliance officers often flag large use of privacy tools by individuals under investigation as potential attempts to conceal illicit funds. For ordinary users, utilizing privacy protocols to protect financial privacy is lawful. However, when a person under criminal investigation extensively uses such tools, law enforcement views this as a red flag indicating an attempt to hide criminal proceeds.

Three Key Evidence Chains in the Andrew Tate Money Laundering Case

Texas Scam Funds: Suspect wallet “0x9B67” received $1.2 million, traceable to the defendant’s wallet involved in the $5 million scam

Wallet Linkage Proof: Tate’s public address transferred $4 to “0x9B67” on December 14, 2024; Hyperliquid trading patterns match

Railgun Anonymized Transfers: Over two years, $30 million deposited into privacy protocol, mainly from Radom Pay

This multi-layered fund transfer strategy is typical in money laundering investigations. Criminal proceeds often undergo multiple transfers and obfuscation, eventually entering privacy protocols or crossing borders, making enforcement difficult. However, blockchain transparency allows skilled analysts to reconstruct fund flows through transaction patterns, timing, and wallet interactions.

Market Manipulation Tactics: The Double-Edged Sword

Specter’s investigation also indicates that Andrew Tate manipulated market sentiment by fabricating public statements. The analyst highlights an incident in June 2024, when Tate shared a screenshot claiming he refused a proposal to promote a certain token. Such public “refusals” are often interpreted by fans as signs of integrity and resistance to monetary temptation, helping to bolster his personal brand.

However, Specter notes that blockchain data shows the wallet in the screenshot was funded by Tate. He further adds that although some claim the wallet belongs to a third-party promoter, the activities suggest Tate also controls that wallet. This indicates he staged the “refusal” to reinforce a virtuous image while secretly managing assets.

This manipulation technique is common in crypto markets, akin to a “pump and dump” variant. Influencers publicly deny promoting a project to craft a clean image, while secretly holding or controlling its tokens. When followers buy in trust, manipulators profit by selling at high points. Such behavior constitutes market manipulation under traditional finance laws but remains rampant in the relatively unregulated crypto space.

Investigators also allege Tate orchestrated public statements to influence market sentiment while secretly controlling related funds. This double-dealing not only raises ethical concerns but could also constitute securities fraud. The U.S. SEC and CFTC are intensifying enforcement against crypto market manipulation; if Tate’s U.S. operations involve such conduct, he could face regulatory investigations and penalties.

Transnational Legal Challenges and TradFi Compliance Pressures

As of press time, Andrew Tate has not responded to these allegations. However, if proven, these charges could entrap Tate in a complex transnational legal dilemma. He is currently facing human trafficking and organized crime charges in Romania, and the U.S. money laundering probe could provide additional evidence and legal tools for Romanian prosecutors. Cross-border cooperation between U.S. DOJ and Romanian authorities may involve sharing financial crime evidence.

For the crypto industry, this case underscores the double-edged nature of privacy tools. Protocols like Railgun are neutral technologies; legitimate users have the right to protect their financial privacy. Yet, when such tools are exploited for money laundering, the entire industry faces increased regulatory scrutiny. Traditional finance institutions are wary of accepting crypto payments involving privacy protocols, considering them major compliance risks.