Maldives - Kidnapping

8 (number) in 2013

Kidnapping of Maldives plummeted by 52.94% from 17 number in 2012 to 8 number in 2013. Since the 85.71% surge in 2010, kidnapping sank by 69.23% in 2013.

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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)