ST. LOUIS — (KMOV) Todd Beckman, the CEO of Bam Brands, is facing federal kidnapping charges after authorities said he allegedly kidnapped a man, beat him over a period of three days, and collected a ransom.

According to court documents, Beckman and three others are accused of assaulting and abducting a man from his Maplewood home on November 21.

The three others accused are Blake Laubinger, Caleb Laubinger, who are brothers, and Kerry Roades. Another suspect involved but not facing charges at this time is Zachary Smith.

The victim indicated that he knew Beckman, the Laubinger brothers, and Smith for approximately three to five years.

The victim told police he arrived home through his back door and entered his kitchen area, where he was attacked by the Laubingers. He said he struggled with the suspects, but was put in a chokehold, taken to the ground, struck in the face numerous times and kicked. He then said he was bound with zip ties and put into a car.

“This is completely out of character for Todd. I know Todd. This is not Todd. I’m totally perplexed by the nature of these charges,” said Travis Noble, Beckman’s lawyer.