Kidnapping

396 (number) in 2013

Kidnapping of Brazil slipped by 4.35% from 414 number in 2012 to 396 number in 2013. Since the 90.34% surge in 2009, kidnapping sank by 28.26% in 2013.

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“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)

Date Value Change, %
2013 396 -4.35%
2012 414 29.78%
2011 319 -20.45%
2010 401 -27.36%
2009 552 90.34%
2008 290 -43.80%
2007 516 -1.71%
2006 525