A rapper from Sydney, who is also suspected of being involved in a gang, was released on bail after a $1.8 million promise.

The loved ones of a well-known rapper, who is believed to be a major figure in the notorious Alameddine crime syndicate, have pooled together a staggering $1.8 million in an effort to secure his release from custody. Ali Younes, who goes by the stage name Ay Huncho, appeared in the NSW Supreme Court on Tuesday for his second bail hearing after being charged with kidnapping back in March.

The 27-year-old rapper, who boasts a massive following of over 150,000 on various social media platforms, is accused of being part of a group that orchestrated a violent attack on an individual at a drug house in Granville, located in the western suburbs of Sydney. According to reports, the victim was lured to the location and then ambushed, dragged into a garage, and brutally assaulted, resulting in serious injuries and rendering them unconscious.

In an incriminating audio recording, Younes and his co-accused can be heard openly discussing their involvement in the kidnapping and even laughing about it. The victim, however, did not cooperate with the police and instead went to the hospital for treatment, as revealed in court.

In his previous bail hearing, Younes had offered a $500,000 surety, but it was rejected on the grounds that he was a flight risk. However, Justice Stephen Campbell has now suggested that this risk can be mitigated by increasing the surety to a hefty $1.8 million, which will be paid by Younes' mother and his manager.

While acknowledging that Younes does pose a potential danger to the community due to his criminal associations, Justice Campbell emphasized that the strict and extensive bail conditions, including electronic monitoring, daily reporting to the police, a curfew, and a no-contact order with his co-accused, will significantly reduce this risk.

The court also heard that Younes had previously identified himself as a member of the Alameddine gang while in prison for previous charges, which he was eventually cleared of. This information was brought to light in light of Younes' lawyer's argument that the fresh affray charge he was recently hit with was an attempt to prevent his release on the kidnapping charge.

Justice Campbell ultimately granted Younes bail with the aforementioned conditions in place, citing that despite his criminal associations, he believes Younes will not jeopardize his mother's home by failing to appear in court. However, he was denied bail for the new affray charge, which his lawyer deemed as unfair and an effort to hinder his release.

Younes is expected to appear in Parramatta Local Court later today for the kidnapping charge. In the meantime, fans can catch all the action of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now, and in 4K on Stan Sport, without any pesky ads interrupting the thrilling events.

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