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Five men arrested over alleged violent abduction

Apr 21, 2026

Police tape — Five men have been arrested over the alleged violent abduction of a man in western Sydney. -AAP Image

Five men have been arrested over the alleged violent abduction of a man reportedly linked to a well-known crime family.

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Police were called to a Guilford home, in western Sydney, at 11.30pm on Monday following reports a man had been assaulted and forced into his own car by a group of men.

Shortly after, a partially burnt-out vehicle was found in nearby Villawood, less than a 10-minute drive south of Guildford.

Police said they are investigating whether the kidnapping and burnt car are linked.

The victim, aged in his 30s, was found an hour later at a home in Casula, about a 30-minute drive south-west of Guildford, and taken to hospital in a stable condition.

Several media outlets have reported that the abducted man allegedly works as a bodyguard for the Alameddine crime family, but this has not been confirmed by police.

Five men were arrested in Casula and are being questioned at Liverpool Police Station.

No charges have been laid.