Germany - Kidnapping

4,789 (number) in 2015

Kidnapping of Germany slipped by 4.43% from 5,011 number in 2014 to 4,789 number in 2015. Since the 5.30% surge in 2012, kidnapping dropped by 7.60% 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)