Dominican Republic - Kidnapping

18 (number) in 2014

Kidnapping of Dominican Republic slumped by 5.26% from 19 number in 2012 to 18 number in 2014. Since the 30.00% drop in 2006, kidnapping rocketed by 28.57% in 2014.

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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)