Peru - Kidnapping

205 (number) in 2015

Kidnapping of Peru plummeted by 40.92% from 347 number in 2014 to 205 number in 2015. Since the 70.19% surge in 2009, kidnapping sank by 75.06% in 2015.

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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)