Kidnapping rate of Kuwait increased by 2.81% from 12.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2008 to 12.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2009. Since the 5.98% drop in 2006, kidnapping rate surged by 6.88% in 2009.
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)