Kidnapping

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Pakistan is the top country by kidnapping in the world. As of 2018, kidnapping in Pakistan was 20,060 that accounts for 60.07% of the world's kidnapping. The top 5 countries (others are Germany, Mexico, Morocco, and Ecuador) account for 83.95% of it. The world's total kidnapping was estimated at 33,393 in 2018.

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What is kidnapping?

“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)