Three brothers have been indicted for “sex trafficking”, accused of using their connections in the world of luxury real estate to rape and assault dozens of women for years, the New York prosecutor's office announced on Wednesday, December 11. York. Twins Alon and Oren Alexander, 37, and their brother Tal Alexander, 38, are accused of “alone and together” and “with other people” to be “delivered to sexual exploitation, including drugging, sexually assaulting and repeatedly raping dozens of female victims”according to a press release from the Southern District of New York.
According to American media, Oren and Tal Alexander are the founders of the real estate company Official, which has offices in Miami, Florida and New York. Alon Alexander worked for the family's private security company. The Alexander brothers are accused of “used their wealth and status” to attack their victims, “forcing them to engage in sexual acts”continues the press release, which calls on possible other victims or witnesses to come forward. The alleged assaults took place between 2010 and 2021.
GHB, mushrooms and cocaine
Two years ago, Tal and Oren Alexander were the subject of an article in the New York Times describing their professional success, including the sale of a 2,000-square-foot Manhattan penthouse for more than $234 million. According to the American press, in addition to New York, they negotiated sales in luxury markets in Florida or in Aspen, a chic ski resort in Colorado.
“The Alexander brothers dangled luxury experiences, trips and accommodations to lure and seduce women to these events, then – repeatedly – raped and sexually assaulted the women who attended”according to the prosecution. They are accused of having obtained various types of drugs, GHB, mushrooms or cocaine to subdue their victims before attacking them.
Susan Necheles, Oren Alexander's lawyer, said in a statement that her client was innocent and “the evidence (were) demonstrate that neither he nor his brothers committed a crime”. The three brothers are charged with conspiracy to “sex trafficking by force and deception” and face up to life imprisonment.
