Kidnapping rate of Bahamas jumped by 6.06% from 7.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 7.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 34.43% slump in 2010, kidnapping rate shot up by 50.70% in 2012.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“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)