Kidnapping rate of Latvia increased by 1.18% from 0.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 85.29% drop in 2012, kidnapping rate shot up by 1,620.00% in 2015.
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)