Bhutan - Kidnapping

6 (number) in 2014

Kidnapping of Bhutan soared by 500.00% from 1 number in 2013 to 6 number in 2014. Since the 50.00% drop in 2010, kidnapping rocketed by 500.00% in 2014.

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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)