Bahrain - Kidnapping

21 (number) in 2006

Kidnapping of Bahrain soared by 75.00% from 12 number in 2005 to 21 number in 2006. Since the 260.00% surge in 2004, kidnapping rocketed by 16.67% in 2006.

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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)