Sri Lanka - Kidnapping

195 (number) in 2013

Kidnapping of Sri Lanka slumped by 12.16% from 222 number in 2012 to 195 number in 2013. Since the 4.70% improve in 2004, kidnapping sank by 77.53% 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)