MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Three wealthy brothers with ties to Miami Beach and New York’s luxury real estate scene have been arrested and face both federal and state charges for sexual assault crimes, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors say Oren and Alon Alexander, who are twins, along with their older brother Tal, used their status, wealth, and influence to lure “dozens” of women into isolated settings, where they were repeatedly drugged, raped, and exploited them over the course of more than a decade.
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The brothers were arrested on Wednesday and are each facing sex trafficking charges, according to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle.
Fernandez Rundle detailed the severity of the allegations during a press conference on Wednesday.
“Rape is about having power or control over another person,” she said. “These men used their fame, their money, and their power to create opportunities to commit sexual crimes.”
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The Alexanders, along with their cousin, Ohad Fisherman, who is still at large, are accused of being serial sexual predators. Federal investigators allege the group committed violent acts against dozens of victims, leveraging their wealth and access to luxury accommodations to carry out their crimes.
A grand jury in the Southern District of New York has issued a superseding indictment against the Alexander brothers, alleging they orchestrated sexual assaults.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams stated that the brothers also procured drugs such as cocaine, mushrooms, and GHB, which were provided to the victims in connection with the assaults.
The brothers, once well-known figures in Manhattan’s luxury real estate market, each face charges of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking involving a victim through force, fraud, or coercion, according to an indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Tal Alexander is also facing an additional charge of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.
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The arrest of the Alexander brothers stem from a joint investigation by the Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, with assistance from the FBI’s Miami office, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle confirmed in a news release.
Dec. 31, 2016: Gang Rape Allegation
According to Fernandez Rundle, a victim believed she was attending a barbecue at a home near the 5800 block of Collins Avenue on Dec. 31, 2016 after an invitation from Alon Alexander, who she had previously met in New York.
Upon arrival, she said the victim realized no one else had been invited. According to Fernandez Rundle, Alon Alexander led her to a bedroom where two women were present. Shortly after, two other men entered and locked the door.
Fernandez Rundle elaborated about the assault on the victim stating, “The victim was held down by Fisherman, who pinned her arms behind her back. Alon and Oren Alexander argued about who would rape her first. The victim cried, pleading with them not to do it.” Oren Alexander reportedly assaulted her first, followed by Alon while Oren sat in the corner, authorities confirmed.
Authorities said Fisherman allegedly held the victim down while the brothers raped her. When she refused to have sex with Fisherman, they instructed her to shower, purportedly to eliminate evidence, and allowed her to leave in an Uber under the condition she made no phone calls, according to investigators.
“Oren said to her, ‘Don’t tell anybody,’” Fernandez Rundle said. Despite her fear, the victim confided in her sisters and a friend but did not initially report the assault to police.
Oct. 20, 2017: Second Sexual Assault Allegation
Detectives said the second incident involved only Oren Alexander.
Fernandez Rundle said the victim and Fisherman had mutual friends and traveled in the same social circles. After a real estate event on Oct. 20, 2017, he invited her to his residence, offering her wine and asking her to try on virtual reality goggles.
“As Oren began removing her clothing, she told him to stop. She felt her strength weaken and found herself on the bed with Oren on top of her,” Fernandez Rundle said. She also confirmed the victim, unable to move or resist, was raped and later disclosed the assault to her sister.
Oct. 26, 2021: Third Assault Allegation
Fernandez Rundle said the third victim met Oren Alexander at a dinner on Oct. 26, 2021. After the meal, she said Oren Alexander invited her and others onto his boat and later to his home. Fernandez Rundle described the victim’s discomfort after Oren confiscated her cellphone, saying, “This is a very famous house, no pictures.”
When most guests left, investigators said the victim remained with her friend and Oren. After he poured her a drink, the victim realized her friend was missing. Oren Alenxander offered to help search but instead led her upstairs, the report stated.
“He became aggressive, ripping off her top,” Fernandez Rundle said.
The victim escaped briefly, but detectives said when she asked Oren Alexander to unlock the doors so she could leave, he raped her, pinning her down as she protested. She eventually fled, found her friend, and persuaded him to unlock the doors.
Federal agents also supported the investigation in collaboration with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Rundle said.
Oren and Tal Alexander are the co-founders of Official, a luxury real estate firm specializing in high-end properties in New York City, the Hamptons, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Oren and Alon have been involved in civil lawsuits in New York for several months regarding allegations of sexual assault.
A man who lives in the area, speaking to Local 10 News on the condition of anonymity for his safety, said he noticed several women arriving at Alexander’s multi-million dollar property on Monday night.
“Car after car” of women, dressed in elegant and fancy attire, were “delivered” to the location, he said. The man added that the women claimed they were there for a Zumba class, which he found odd given both their attire and the late evening timing.
Alon and Oren Alexander, who were seen being booked into Miami-Dade’s Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center by a Local 10 News crew, are also facing state charges tied to a 2016 incident in Miami Beach.
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Authorities also told Local 10 News that Tal Alexander is being held at Miami’s Federal Detention Center.
Neighbors near Alon Alexander’s multimillion-dollar Miami Beach home described unusual activity in the area.
“There were a lot of women, arriving in different cars, dressed very nicely, like high-class women,” a man said.
Authorities praised the courage of three women who came forward to expose the alleged crimes.
“We all want to thank the brave women who courageously stepped up and came forward,” Rundle said, adding that investigators hope other victims will now feel secure enough to share their experiences.
Jail records show Oren Alexander is facing three counts of sexual battery. One charge involves multiple perpetrators, classified as a second-degree felony. The other involves sexual battery without causing serious personal injury. His total bond was set at $150,000.
Alon Alexander made his initial appearance in Miami-Dade bond court on Thursday, facing a charge of sexual battery with multiple perpetrators, a second-degree felony.
The courtroom was silent as Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer reviewed the arrest warrant, which details an alleged incident that occurred on Dec. 21, 2016. Despite the passage of time, the judge classified the case as a “dangerous crime.”
Alon Alexander’s private attorney was present, though only his voice was heard during the proceedings. Glazer acknowledged the presence of his family in the courtroom.
Glazer ordered Alon Alexander to remain in custody without bond and issued a stay-away order for the victim. He was also prohibited from contacting the victim directly or indirectly and must stay at least 500 feet away from the victim’s home, school, or place of employment.
Alon Alexander is scheduled to return to court on Wednesday before Division Judge Lody Jean.
Oren Alexander also appeared in Miami-Dade bond court Thursday to address three separate cases involving sexual battery charges, including one dating back nearly eight years.
In the first case, Oren Alexander faces a charge of sexual battery involving multiple perpetrators, a second-degree felony. The incident reportedly occurred on Dec. 31, 2016. Glazer found probable cause for the charge, noting it remains classified as a dangerous crime. Alexander was denied bond in this case.
During the hearing, he made an emotional plea to the court, citing his family situation.
“My wife is nine months pregnant and due any day,” he said. He added that her family is in Brazil, and he is needed to support her.
Glazer issued a strict stay-away order to protect the victim. Oren Alexander is prohibited from contacting the victim directly or indirectly, including through third parties, phone calls, text messages, or social media. He must also stay at least 500 feet away from the victim’s home, workplace, or school.
Additionally, the court noted that he is being held on a separate detainer for the FBI.
In the second case, Oren Alexander is charged with sexual battery without serious personal injury. The court set bond at $25,000 and imposed Level 3 house arrest with an ankle monitor. Alexander was also ordered to surrender his passport to his attorney.
Glazer issued a similar stay-away order for the victim in that case, reiterating the prohibitions on contact and the requirement to maintain a 500-foot distance.
The third case, involves an incident from 2017. Alexander was charged with sexual battery without serious personal injury, with bond also set at $25,000. He was placed under the same Level 3 house arrest and ankle monitor restrictions.
In the third case, a imposed identical stay-away conditions from the victim.
Oren Alexander is scheduled to return to court Friday for further proceedings.
Authorities confirmed that Fisherman is also facing one count of sexual battery by multiple perpetrators.
Brian Meier, a former colleague of the Alexander brothers, reacted to their arrest in an interview with ABC News, expressing relief that progress had been made in the case.
“We were excited, actually,” Meier said. “It seems like it took a long time for this to happen. Justice hasn’t been fully served yet, but it’s been a long journey to get to this point. From the time we first heard the allegations, there was a lot of speculation that it might never reach this stage. So, we’re rejoicing.”
Fernandez Rundle emphasized the pervasive issue of sexual assault during a detailed presentation, citing specific incidents and broader societal implications.
“Every X amount of seconds, an American is sexually assaulted,” Fernandez Rundle said. She praised collaboration with the Miami field office of the FBI, noting their role in assisting with arrest and search warrants. “Thanks to the prosecutor who works with sex battery cases and the human trafficking task force commander,” she added.
Fernandez Rundle also pointed out the societal shock when affluent individuals commit such crimes.
“Men are shocked when men with money — who have everything — do something like this. Rape is about having power or control over another person,” she said. “They use their fame, money, and power to commit these crimes.”
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