“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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Moldova | 16 | 38 | 51 | 92 | 116 | 88 |
| Azerbaijan | 29 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | |
| Ukraine | 178 | 292 | ||||
| Georgia | 88 | 4 |