Transcript of Real estate tycoon brothers apprehended on federal charges related to sex trafficking
ABC NewsThe high profile arrest of 3 brothers, including 2 who were top real estate brokers from New York City to Miami, arrested on federal sex trafficking charges when authorities alleged they did over many years. Here's Victor Akendo.
Tonight, prominent luxury realtors, Oren, Tal, and their brother, Alon Alexander, arrested on federal sex trafficking charges allegedly spanning more than a decade.
The Alexander brothers worked together and with others to repeatedly and violently drug, sexually assault, and rape dozens of female victims.
According to the indictment, the brothers arranged the sexual assaults in advance, at times using dating apps or social media to promise luxury experiences, international travel, and accommodations to lure and entice women to locations. Accusers telling police the Alexanders allegedly held them down and ignored screams and explicit requests to stop. They were arrested early this morning. Our Miami affiliate, WPLG, capturing 2 of the brothers being booked. The Alexanders began their careers at Douglas Elliman, focusing on real estate in New York and Miami.
David, the brothers live on Miami Beach. Their first appearance set for Thursday. David.
Victor Ekendo live in Florida. Victor, thank you.
Brothers Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander have been arrested on federal sex trafficking charges that allegedly span over a decade.