Kidnapping rate of Maldives plummeted by 53.75% from 4.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 2.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 82.28% surge in 2010, kidnapping rate sank by 70.84% in 2013.
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)