Panania stabbing: Victim was associate of fraudster Amin Naaman

Terrifying footage of a stabbing attack on a man linked to underworld fraudster Amin Naaman has been released.

A man who was hospitalised following an attack by men armed with knives and bats was an associate of missing underworld fraudster Amin Naaman.

Naaman has not been seen since vanishing from Sydney while investors were chasing him for tens of millions of dollars. He has not been seen since November 2019.

The self-styled app entrepreneur’s business folded and almost sparked all-out war between underworld heavyweights as they turned on each other in a bid to reclaim their investment.

Amin Naaman has been officially reported missing after disappearing from Sydney and leaving millions of dollars in debt.

The tax office is also pursuing the Greenacre man for at least $7 million.

Police sources told The Daily Telegraph that the 34-year-old attacked last year was an advisor to Naaman.

Detectives have now released CCTV footage of a trio of men wearing hooded jackets running near a crime scene after the man was assaulted, stabbed and left on the side of the road in Sydney’s southwest last year.

The three-men were recorded running towards a Nissan Navara on Clifford St, Panania, around 7am on September 23.

The victim, a 34-year-old man, was standing next to his car when a ute with green P-plates stopped beside him.

Three hooded men seen running near the crime scene. Picture: NSW Police

Police say three men got out of the car and assaulted the 34-year-old. Picture: NSW Police

Police say three men got out of the car and assaulted the 34-year-old before leaving him on the side of the road.

Police said in a statement they believe it was a targeted attack.

The man was treated at the scene before being taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition. He has since been released.

Police believe the three men captured on video can help with their investigation.

The man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital in a critical condition Picture: NSW Police

Detectives are appealing for public assistance over the assault. Picture: NSW Police

The first man depicted is described as being aged between 20 and 30, of medium build with dark facial hair. He is depicted wearing a black hooded jumper, black pants, a black cap with black and white sports shoes and light-coloured gloves.

The second man is described as being about 180-185cm tall and of medium build. He is depicted wearing a black hooded jumper, black pants and gloves.

The third man is described as being about 180-185cm tall, of medium to large build and depicted wearing a blue hooded jumper with black pants.

The group were last seen heading towards Lambeth St.

Detectives attached to the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad are investigating.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.