Three men from Michigan, Issa Hamade, Ahmad Harb, and Sobhi Sobh, face multiple charges including first-degree kidnapping and extortion following an incident at a Las Vegas hotel. The men allegedly kidnapped Naved Azim, a New York resident, at the MGM Grand hotel, demanding $185,000 from his father to settle gambling debts. Reports indicate that Azim was beaten, strangled, and threatened during the ordeal. The suspects were arrested on June 19, 2026, and each has been granted bail set at $100,000. During court proceedings, Hamade's attorney claimed his client was not involved in the gambling scheme, while Sobh's attorney mentioned that further facts would be revealed in the case. Azim reportedly told police he had made bets with a bookie, which led to his encounter with Harb.
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- loaded language: 'violently kidnapping'
- loaded language: 'beaten, strangled, suffocated with a pillow, gagged, and stuffed in a closet'
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Three Michigan Men Charged in Alleged Kidnapping and Extortion Case in Las Vegas
Three Michigan men have been charged with kidnapping and extortion after allegedly holding a New York resident for gambling debts at a Las Vegas hotel. The suspects demanded $185,000 from the victim's father, and were arrested on June 19, 2026. Each suspect has been granted bail set at $100,000.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'violently kidnapping'
- ✕ loaded language: 'beaten, strangled, suffocated with a pillow, gagged, and stuffed in a closet'
- ✕ loaded language: 'badly beaten'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ vague attribution: according to reports, police said, the report states
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Michigan trio allegedly beat, strangled and gagged man at Las Vegas hotel to collect on gambling debts
Three Michigan Men Charged in Alleged Kidnapping and Extortion Case in Las Vegas