Kidnapping rate of Ukraine dropped by 13.51% from 0.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2009 to 0.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2010. Since the 10.91% jump in 2008, kidnapping rate grew by 4.92% in 2010.
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)