“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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Federation | 1,135 | 519 | 520 | 512 | 442 | 369 | 336 |
| France | 2,012 | 2,092 | 2,234 | 2,117 | 2,266 | 2,956 | 3,985 |