Tay Kolma, a childhood friend and financial confidant of Mon Mothma in Andor , met a grim fate in Season 2 of the series. Once involved in funding the Rebellion through a fake charity foundation, Tay's fortunes declined significantly by the time of Season 2. He faced financial troubles, separation from his wife, and growing anxiety over his involvement with the Rebellion. Feeling undervalued and desperate, Tay began to blackmail Mon Mothma, threatening to expose sensitive information related to the Rebellion's funding
. Mon Mothma initially considered paying Tay off to keep him quiet, but Luthen Rael, a key figure in the Rebellion, saw Tay as a liability and security risk. Luthen orchestrated a more permanent solution by having the rebel assassin Cinta Kaz replace Tay’s driver. Tay was then taken away and killed off-screen, a fact confirmed later in the season. This event marked a significant and tragic turning point for Mon Mothma, as Tay was the first close friend in her circle to be sacrificed for the Rebellion's cause
. In summary, Tay Kolma was killed under orders from Luthen Rael because his blackmail and instability posed a threat to the Rebellion's secrecy and operations. His death deeply affected Mon Mothma and underscored the harsh realities and sacrifices involved in their fight against the Empire
