NEW YORK (WABC) — Three brothers, including two prominent luxury real estate agents in New York City, are accused of conspiring to drug, sexually assault and rape dozens of female victims over a period of more than a decade. are.
Real estate agents Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother Aron were arrested Wednesday morning in Miami on federal charges from Manhattan.
Aron, Oren and Tal Alexander conspired over a period of more than a decade to “repeatedly and violently commit dozens of He drugged women, sexually assaulted them, and raped them.
“Sometimes, the Alexander brothers would arrange these sexual assaults well in advance, using promises of luxury experiences, travel, and accommodations to lure women to their locations, seduce them, and then engage them, sometimes multiple times. “She was forcibly raped and sexually assaulted by men, including one or more of the Alexander brothers,” the indictment states.
Prosecutors say the “long-term sex trafficking scheme” began in 2010 and relied on “deception, fraud and coercion,” with the brothers flaunting their wealth to lure women to parties, events and trips. prosecutors said, where he was attacked.
The trip was planned in advance and the brothers are said to have shared photos of the women to ensure they were “attractive enough”. The brothers used dating apps and social media to communicate, and used party planners as intermediaries, according to the indictment.
The indictment says the Alexanders also procured drugs such as GHB and cocaine, and sometimes spiked the women’s drinks before assaulting them. The brothers allegedly held the women down and “ignored their screams and clear requests to stop.”
The indictment includes two victims, identified only as Victim 1 and Victim 2, and charges the brothers with conspiracy and forced sex trafficking.
The brothers began their careers at Douglas Elliman, focusing on the New York and Miami real estate markets. They retired and launched their own company Official in 2022.
They had previously been accused in a civil lawsuit of various sexual misconduct.
If you believe you may be a victim or have any knowledge, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI or email alexander-case@fbi.gov. All communications will be treated as confidential.
Oren Alexander (left) and Tal Alexander attend the TAG Heuer dinner honoring NBA star Jimmy Butler at a private residence on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Miami, Florida.
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