New explosive allegations have emerged against controversial influencer Andrew Tate, after his ex-girlfriend came forward claiming that he deliberately “set her up” and trapped her in Dubai for nearly six weeks — cutting her off from family, confiscating her passport, and manipulating her into staying under his control. The disturbing account has reignited global outrage against the self-proclaimed “alpha male” influencer, who is already facing charges of human trafficking and coercion in Romania.
The woman, identified only as Jasmine for her safety, spoke exclusively to The Daily Mail, revealing that Tate lured her to Dubai under the guise of a luxury holiday — only for the trip to turn into a “nightmare of control, gaslighting, and fear.” “He told me we’d be staying for a week,” Jasmine said. “But when I tried to leave, he took my passport and said, ‘You’re not going anywhere until I say so.’”
Jasmine said she was trapped inside one of Tate’s Dubai penthouses, unable to contact her family or friends. “He had complete control,” she told BBC News. “There were cameras in every corner, guards outside, and I wasn’t allowed to go anywhere without permission. He’d tell me, ‘If you walk out, I’ll make sure you never leave Dubai alive.’”
“‘I was a prisoner in paradise.’ Andrew Tate’s ex-girlfriend says he trapped her in Dubai for six weeks.” @guardian
The shocking account echoes the pattern described by several other women who have accused Tate of using wealth, status, and fear to manipulate them. In her interview, Jasmine claimed that Tate’s public persona — the fast cars, private jets, and luxury villas — concealed a “dark and predatory” reality. “He’d smile for social media,” she said, “then switch — he’d become cruel, mocking, and controlling the moment the cameras were off.”
According to Jasmine, the ordeal began when she reconnected with Tate on social media. “He made me feel special,” she said. “He said I was different from other girls, that he wanted me by his side. It felt intoxicating — like being chosen by someone powerful.” But soon, she says, the tone shifted. “He told me to quit my job. He said I didn’t need it anymore because he would ‘take care of me.’ That’s when I started to lose myself.”
Her story aligns with testimony given by other women who have accused Tate of using psychological manipulation — often referred to as “the lover-boy method” — to gain control. “It’s a cycle,” explained criminologist Dr. Sarah Gorton. “Charm, isolation, control. What makes it terrifying is how subtle it starts.”
When Jasmine finally confronted Tate and demanded to leave, she says he laughed. “He told me my flight was canceled. He said, ‘You live here now.’ I begged for my passport, but he kept it locked away. He said I should be grateful — that women would ‘kill’ to be in my place.”
“‘He told me I belonged to him.’ New witness claims Andrew Tate held her against her will in Dubai.” @reuters
Jasmine said Tate often spoke about his influence and how “no one could touch him” in Dubai. “He bragged about having friends in the police,” she recalled. “He said, ‘They love me here. Even if you go to them, no one will believe you.’” Fearing for her safety, she began secretly documenting what was happening — recording voice notes and screenshots of messages in which Tate allegedly threatened her.
She eventually escaped after a friend back home raised the alarm and contacted authorities through the British consulate. “When officials finally reached me, I broke down crying,” Jasmine said. “I didn’t think anyone was coming. It felt like the walls were closing in.”
The CNN investigation team confirmed that officials in Dubai were contacted in connection with a British national allegedly being held against her will by an “associate of Andrew Tate.” While no arrests were made, an embassy source said the woman’s claims were “credible and consistent” with other known accusations against the influencer.
Tate has denied all allegations, calling the claims “a ridiculous fabrication by a bitter ex.” In a statement released through his attorney to BBC News, Tate said, “These women are lying for attention and money. I have never held anyone against their will. I’m being targeted because I tell men the truth about female behavior.”
However, his critics say the pattern is too clear to ignore. “Every woman who comes forward tells a similar story,” journalist Amelia Hill said. “Isolation, psychological manipulation, and threats disguised as protection. It’s his brand of control — and he’s built an empire off of it.”
“‘He’s not a misunderstood influencer — he’s dangerous.’ Experts say Tate’s pattern of control fits textbook coercive abuse.” @people
As Tate continues to await trial in Romania on separate human trafficking charges, Jasmine’s account adds yet another chapter to a saga that has captivated and horrified the public in equal measure. Human rights advocates say her story could be key to exposing how Tate operates internationally, often leveraging money and fear to silence women.
“He knows how to manipulate systems,” said activist Laila Hassan. “In Dubai, the laws around women’s autonomy can make it even easier for men like him to trap and intimidate victims. Her survival is extraordinary.”
Today, Jasmine says she’s still recovering — emotionally and psychologically. “I lost six weeks of my life,” she said quietly. “Six weeks where I didn’t sleep, didn’t know if I’d ever go home again. I was living in a golden cage. But he underestimated me — I got out.”
For now, her voice joins a growing chorus of women accusing Andrew Tate of deception, exploitation, and abuse. Whether justice will follow remains to be seen — but as Jasmine put it: “The truth always comes out. Even in Dubai.”