“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)
| 2005 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 398 | 454 | 395 | 361 | 336 | 380 | |
| Thailand | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 304 |
| Philippines | 44 | 21 | 11 | 29 | |||
| Myanmar | 39 | 37 | 3 | 2 |