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Famous real estate brothers arrested in Florida on sex trafficking charges

MIAMI — Three brothers are expected to face a judge in South Florida after they were arrested on federal sex trafficking charges.

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Oren and Tal Alexander are prominent luxury realtors in South Florida and New York City.

Their brother Alon is also facing charges.

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According to the indictment, the brothers arranged the sexual assaults in advance.

Investigators say they used dating apps or social media to promise luxury experiences, international travel and accommodations to lure and entice women.

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“The Alexander brothers worked together and with others to repeatedly drug, sexually assault and rape dozens of female victims,” said Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney with the Southern District of New York.

The brothers were arrested in Miami on Wednesday.

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Investigators say the sex trafficking allegations stretch back more than a decade.

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