Kidnapping rate of Belarus rocketed by 135.71% from 0.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 0.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 53.85% drop in 2012, kidnapping rate shot up by 450.00% in 2014.
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)