The real estate market is reeling from a disturbing revelation as brothers Tal and Oren Alexander, known for their high-end luxury properties, and their brother Alon were arrested on charges including federal sex trafficking. Accusations of running a scheme where dozens of women were allegedly drugged and assaulted have surfaced, bringing a shocking twist to the trio's public image.
According to an ABC7 New York report, the brothers used the allure of luxury experiences and travel to lure their victims. Intermediaries, including party planners, were reportedly used to contact potential victims, and photographs were shared among the brothers to approve the women's attractiveness. In a detailed indictment, authorities claim the assaults were premeditated and executed with chilling precision.
Officials in two cities, in a coordinated response to the scandal, provided updates on the multistate investigation. As the legal proceedings unfolded, CBS News New York aired a live news conference in which U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams stated, From 2010 to at least 2021, the Alexander brothers worked together to "repeatedly and violently drug, sexually assault and rape dozens of women."
The accusations do not halt at the waters' edge; the purported crimes spanned both domestic and international locations. The brothers allegedly offered their victims domestic and international travel, stays at high-end hotels, and a taste of the high life, an indictment filed against them revealed. Sadly, behind the veneer of luxury, there existed a dark reality where coercion and deceit played pivotal roles in the alleged attacks on these women.
Both Tal and Oren Alexander started their careers with Douglas Elliman and later established their own firm, Official, in 2022, having a visible presence in New York and Miami's posh real estate arenas. Alon Alexander, Oren's twin, operated within the family's private security firm. These careers now stand overshadowed by the severe charges they face, with echoes of prior accusations in civil lawsuits that hinted at a pattern of misconduct.
The FBI urges anyone with relevant information or who believes they could be a victim to reach out confidentially at 1-800-CALL-FBI or via email at [email protected]. This ongoing case promises to remain in public scrutiny as legal processes aim to provide justice for those affected.
