“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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 401 | 319 | 414 | 396 | |||
| Russian Federation | 1,135 | 519 | 520 | 512 | 442 | 369 | 336 |
| India | 22,832 | 38,440 | 44,664 | 47,592 | 65,461 |