Michigan Dentist, DJ Charged With Alleged Violent Kidnapping and Battery of Deadbeat Gambler in Vegas

  • Dentist, DJ and physical therapist accused of kidnapping deadbeat gambler at a Las Vegas hotel
  • Investigators claim the men then demanded $185,000 from the victim’s father over alleged gambling debts and threatened to harm family members if the money was not paid
  • The trio could face life in prison if convicted

Three Michigan men have been charged with the violent kidnapping of a man at a Las Vegas hotel who allegedly owed gambling debts.

Issa Hamade and Ahmad Harb, both 32, and Sobhi Sobh, 33, were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree kidnapping, extortion, conspiracy, battery with intent to commit mayhem, robbery or grand larceny, and coercion with force or threats. The Las Vegas Review Journal first broke this story on Friday.

Hamade was identified as a dentist with a practice based out Livonia, MI. Habb is identified as a DJ while Sobh is employed as a physical therapist…

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