# Kidnapping

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCNAtjkDm3rutL4bPBsEz1I

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Abduction

**Translations:**

- de-de: Entführung
- en-gb: Kidnapping
- es-es: Secuestro
- es-mx: Secuestro
- fr-fr: Enlèvement
- he-il: חטיפה
- hi-in: अपहरण
- ja-jp: 誘拐
- pt-br: Sequestro
- zh-cn: 绑架

## Definition

The act of unlawfully taking or confining a person, typically for ransom or as a means of coercion, and is considered a crime against individuals.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDOQpX5t5sVf55UPK2CfZTy

**Is Defined By:** https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions

**Deprecated:** False