Four Men and Teenage Boy Charged in Alleged Kidnapping of Rapper’s Bodyguard in Sydney’s West

Four men and a 15-year-old boy have been charged over the alleged kidnapping and assault of a 32-year-old man in Sydney’s west, according to police. The incident occurred on Monday night in the suburb of Guildford, where the victim was allegedly assaulted and forced into a vehicle outside a residential property.

The man allegedly kidnapped, Emilio Chalhoub, is believed to be the personal bodyguard for rapper Ali Younes, who performs under the name “Ay Huncho.” Police allege Chalhoub was taken from the scene and later found with facial injuries following a police operation in Casula several hours later.

During the incident, the vehicle used in the alleged abduction was discovered partially burnt out in the nearby suburb of Villawood. Police conducted a coordinated response, culminating in a raid on a property in Casula at approximately 3:20am, where officers allegedly seized a firearm, baseball bat, and other items.

Four male suspects — two aged 21 and two aged 22 — appeared at Liverpool Local Court via video link, while the 15-year-old boy was listed to appear in the Children’s Court. All five individuals have been charged in connection with the alleged offense.

The case remains under investigation by NSW Police, with no further details released regarding potential motives or connections to broader criminal activity at this time.