The man was allegedly snatched from outside a tobacco shop he owned in Mount Pritchard on February 24, with CCTV footage showing four men in balaclavas approaching him.

The group then allegedly assaulted the victim and forced him into a Hyundai hatchback.

He tried to fight them off but was unable.

The victim was not injured and in a stable condition when he was taken to hospital.

He was taken to Surry Hills Police Station, where he was charged with multiple offences, including take and detain in company with intent to ransom and occasion actual bodily harm, and participating in a criminal group and contributing in criminal activity.

He was refused bail to appear in court today.

There is one individual seen in the CCTV footage who is yet to be found.

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