Kidnapping rate of Tajikistan rocketed by 15.03% from 1.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2010 to 2.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2011. Since the 19.31% drop in 2009, kidnapping rate surged by 6.22% in 2011.
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)