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Miami Real Estate Under Fire: Fraud, Assault, and Homicide Allegations Surface

August 7, 2025
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Miami-Dade’s real estate sector is currently grappling with a series of serious legal challenges, including allegations of fraud, sexual assault, and even homicide. Several prominent figures within the industry are facing charges, casting a shadow over the region’s lucrative property market and raising questions about due diligence and accountability.

Luxury Brokers Face Serious Allegations

Luxury real estate brokers, the Alexander brothers (Alon and Oren), along with their friend Ohad Fisherman, are at the center of a legal storm. They are accused of sexual battery and rape. Defense attorneys are seeking to dismiss the charges, citing the alleged loss or destruction of critical evidence, including a video of the incident. They argue that prosecutors rushed the arrests for media attention, compromising the investigation. The defense claims that evidence, such as phone data, could potentially contradict the victim’s account, suggesting a consensual encounter rather than an assault. Meanwhile, prosecutors maintain that the victim was coerced into attending a Justin Bieber concert after the alleged assault, attempting to discredit the defense’s narrative.

Real Estate Fraud and Financial Crimes

Beyond the assault allegations, the industry is also dealing with significant financial crimes. One case involves Ybis Del Carmen, accused of defrauding a man of over $1.6 million through fraudulent real estate investment promises. Del Carmen allegedly provided false property documents and conducted unauthorized transactions, leaving the victim in a complicated financial situation. In a separate incident, a prominent Miami real estate broker, George Pino, has been charged with felony homicide in connection with a 2022 boating crash that resulted in the death of a teenager. A witness reportedly came forward, suggesting Pino was intoxicated and that his actions were reckless rather than careless, contradicting his initial statements.

Legal Battles and Estate Disputes

Further complicating the landscape, the estate of deceased developer Sergio Pino is embroiled in a complex legal battle. His wife, Tatiana Pino, has reached a settlement with their children regarding ownership of the family’s real estate company, Century Homebuilders. However, disputes persist over other assets and claims, including one from Tatiana seeking $30 million based on allegations that her late husband conspired to kill her. These cases highlight the intricate legal entanglements that can arise within high-stakes real estate dealings.

Political Fundraising in the Sector

Meanwhile, political figures are also benefiting from the real estate industry’s financial contributions. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis has raised a substantial amount of money, over $301,000, for her campaign defense. A significant portion of these donations comes from real estate companies, developers, and related legal and lobbying firms, underscoring the industry’s influence in local politics.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Prominent real estate figures in Miami-Dade face serious charges including sexual assault, fraud, and homicide.
  • Allegations of mishandled evidence and prosecutorial misconduct have been raised in the Alexander brothers’ sexual assault case.
  • Financial crimes involving significant sums of money are impacting the real estate sector.
  • Estate disputes and political fundraising highlight the complex financial and legal entanglements within the industry.

Sources

  • Alexander brothers and friend want rape case dropped – NBC 6 South Florida, NBC 6 South Florida.
  • Woman defrauds man of over $1.6M with promises of Miami-Dade real estate investment, WPLG Local 10.
  • Prominent Miami real estate broker charged with felony homicide in 2022 deadly boating crash after witness
    comes forward – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
    , WSVN.
  • Natalie Milian Orbis stacks $301K to defend her Miami-Dade Commission seat, Florida Politics.
  • Sergio Pino’s wife reaches key settlement in his estate case, Miami Herald.

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