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he Alexander brothers, Oren and Tal, 37, and their twin brother Alon, 38, were arrested at their Miami Beach homes on Wednesday by police, FBI agents, and Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office investigators. The brothers are charged with sex trafficking and rape in Miami and New York City, which could land them in prison for the rest of their lives.
According to court files, the Alexander brothers used a "playbook" to lure and drug victims over 20 years. They would often take turns assaulting women while others watched or pinned them down. Despite being threatened by the brothers to keep quiet, several women did come forward, including four who filed civil lawsuits against the brothers earlier this year.
A 2021 conversation between Oren and Tal reveals a slight concern about maintaining their public image. "Start to think about reputation you want out there," Oren says. However, they continued to engage in serial sexual violence, recruiting women to parties and trips to the Hamptons, Miami Beach, Mexico, and other places.
The brothers planned to import women to a vacation rental in Tulum, Mexico, in 2016, discussing splitting costs and which drugs to give them. They also used dating apps and nightclubs to meet victims, who were often given drugged drinks that impaired their ability to move or remember what happened.
One victim from Illinois told investigators that Oren gave her a cocktail and Alon took her to a bedroom, where she was raped. A woman from Manhattan reported being held down by Tal while another man entered the room, and waking up with a physical sensation of vaginal penetration.
The brothers relied on their power and wealth to identify victims, carry out their scheme, and prevent witnesses from coming forward. They threatened victims with retaliation, including filing a police report alleging harassment against one woman who said she was assaulted by them.
Tal and Oren flaunted their reputation as playboy jet-setters on social media, being regulars on the New York Post's celebrity gossip Page Six and named among New York's most eligible bachelors in 2014. Alon sold high-end real estate and now works for a private security company founded by their father.
The U.S. attorney's letter argues that the brothers should remain detained prior to trial because they are a danger to the community, due to the weight of corroborating evidence against them, and because their wealth and travel habits make them a flight risk.
