Louis Wittner
28th July 2009 |
Where are the internal and cross border kidnappings going on in the US and in Mexico? |
D. Frost (Canada)
25th March 2009 |
First of all people never get kidnapped in the good old U.S. of A.?
Secondly, the Canadian government must be pretty good at controlling the local and national Canadian media. I have rarely seen or heard of kidnapping cases in the news. Since Canada is *THIRD?!?* in the world in kidnappings, I should be hearing reports every single day while watching the news.
Seriously... even moving the decimal place would STILL made it an absurdly high amount. |
Georgios Georgopoulos (Greece)
3rd March 2009 |
The recent EXPLOSION of kidnappings in GREECE has gone unreported. Greece has had some major incidents with huge ransoms paid foolishly. Two recent examples, MILONAS and PANAGOPOULOS, will cause a surge of abductions in Greece as the ransoms paid were among the highest in the world. In the Pericles Panagopoulos case, it was reported that his wife ignored all advice by the police and paid a record $40 m ransom! A much discussed Hollywood-style prison escape by Paleokostas, who was linked to the Millions abduction case, was reported to be linked also to the Panagopoulos case.
Over 25 abduction cases were reported in Greece for 2008 placing Greece on #22 worldwide if the above list is correct. |
confused
24th August 2008 |
NationMaster.com: "Factoid #3: Two-thirds of kidnappings occur in Columbia." It appears they were left out of this table.
(I clicked on "kidnappings" in this factoid and got the table with no Columbian entry.) |
Barry Allard (San Mateo, CA, USA)
1st August 2008 |
These statistics could use a bit more context with Iraq, Central and South America and Africa. |
Alicia (wilmington NC)
18th September 2007 |
what are the crime rates in the united states |
donald palmer (London)
9th August 2007 |
what kidnap figures do have for Iraq please - expats and native Iraqis? |
17y.o.Brazil Lover (florida)
18th May 2007 |
I personally think that Brazil should be higher on the list if not no.1 then atleast no.2 because I am interested in Brazil and I saw a documentary about kidnappings in Brazil a while back on PBS and they had experts that talked about how they kidnap poor and wealthy people all the same and even kidnap soccer players mothers that have garnered public attention.All brazilians are terrified about the kidnapping threats and cant even dress up too well for the grocery store because they will be targeted as having money and they will follow them around from then on and wait for there turn to snatch the person.They have 2 ways of kidnapping people 1)They take you and make you have to keep going to an ATM until you drain your account and if there satisfied with the amount they will release you unharmed but if not then they call your family for more money.2)They snatch you and hold you captive and tell your family if they want to see you alive they will pay like 1 million dollars ( which to them in their country is a lot) or they will kill you and first they make threats that they sometimes,ake true by cutting your hair, a finger,or even a whole hand if they dont get what they want quick enough.The wealthy are targets more so then even american celebrities and have to have bullet proof cars and and body guard for themselves and there kids around the clock and have security and barriers surronding there homes.It is quit sad for such a naturally beautiful country people must live in fear and that wouldnt have to be if the government did their jobs properly and looked after their people that put them into office in the first place.Ever 5 seconds someone is kidnapped in Brazil. |
TeenBrazil Lover (florida)
18th May 2007 |
I personally think that Brazil should be higher on the list if not no.1 then atleast no.2 because I am interested in Brazil and I saw a documentary about kidnappings in Brazil a while back on PBS and they had experts that talked about how they kidnap poor and wealthy people all the same and even kidnap soccer players mothers that have garnered public attention.All brazilians are terrified about the kidnapping threats and cant even dress up too well for the grocery store because they will be targeted as having money and they will follow them around from then on and wait for there turn to snatch the person.They have 2 ways of kidnapping people 1)They take you and make you have to keep going to an ATM until you drain your account and if there satisfied with the amount they will release you unharmed but if not then they call your family for more money.2)They snatch you and hold you captive and tell your family if they want to see you alive they will pay like 1 million dollars ( which to them in their country is a lot) or they will kill you and first they make threats that they sometimes,ake true by cutting your hair, a finger,or even a whole hand if they dont get what they want quick enough.The wealthy are targets more so then even american celebrities and have to have bullet proof cars and and body guard for themselves and there kids around the clock and have security and barriers surronding there homes.It is quit sad for such a naturally beautiful country people must live in fear and that wouldnt have to be if the government did their jobs properly and looked after their people that put them into office in the first place.Ever 5 seconds someone is kidnapped in Brazil. |
Rimma GElenava (Georgia, Tbilisi)
27th March 2007 |
Abduction of the person has officially been raised in Georgia in 2005 of 81 criminal cases on the fact, and to occur twice more abduction in the country. |
genaro (caballa)
14th August 2006 |
Brazil is definitelly the most dangerous country i n the world by far, even if compared with Colobia, Iraq and other countries facing war. Brazilian authorities does't inform the facts to the international comunity to avoid the negative effects on tourism and investments. But here they are:
Kidnapings: 512????? HUGE BS!!!! These are only the "traditional" kidnapings...with long term negotiations and captivity. To avoid dangerous and complicated operations, the criminals are practicing the so called "flash kidnapings...in general carjackings where the victim is held on captivity up to 2 days while the crimninals empty their accounts at the ATMs.
Only in Sao Paulo City, 480 cases were registered in April/2006. Now...consider the State of Sao Paulo, Rio...the whole country. Do the math and for you and your family's sake cancel your vacation!!!! Or you can take your chances to die like the Potuguese tourist murdered today (Aug/14/06) in Rio.
Read about in www.folha.com.br
Violent deaths/murders statistics: Again....the numbers wasn't spread to the world, but the body count were up to 43,000/year in 2005. Yesterday, the big news was: "18 dead in Iraq". In Brazil's today's numbers, exactly 24 for hours from now, almost 150 people will lose their lifes in violent crimes..EVERY DAY!!!! tic toc, tic ,toc...and i'm not includding traffic related deaths.
So please....update your statiscs ASAP. |
Mario Gonzalez Roman
24th March 2006 |
Please let me know how Nation Master came up with such a figure on kidnappings in Mexico. This is VERY IMPORTANT to me and those whose live here.
I have a monthly column here: www.solutionsabroad.com by the name of Security Corner. All voluntary work to support the International Community. We know many crimes are not reported, as in many other parts of the world.
In 2004 Mexico City PD -by far one of the largest places on this planet, the size, in population, of Australia- reported a total of 65 (sixty five) documented cases. If victims of crime do not file -per their own decision- police reports, how can these be valid?
Please let me know how this figure came about: 1,269 kidnappings? Any sources of information -other than private security firms - as they tend to inflate these for their own benefit to sell their services would be beneficial. Statistics used by official sources (State Department, CIA, etc.) have been questioned in the past. Please check this Site: http://narcosphere.narconews.com/story/2005/7/26/203741/897
Your assistance in this matter will be appreciated.
Greetings from Mexico City
www.mgr.s5.com |
TriniSasha
14th November 2005 |
Yes, Trinidad and Tobago should be very high, probably top 3 on this list. It's very sad to be living here in fear of knowing that your own Prime Minister doesn't take considerable action about the situation. Maybe because none of his family has been victimized under his leadership, or maybe its because he is a "good friend" with the leader of the #1 group in this country that held it in a coup 15yrs ago, the Jaamat-al-Muslimen |
7th October 2005 |
I'm from Colombia but i got adopted when I was three months old and I must say that it really breaks my heart to see how so many of my countrymen are suffering. I now live in Denmark and through this site I've actually become more thankful to my adoption parents and the orphanage "Los Piscingos". But I can't stop thinking about my biological mother Maria and my older brother Juan. I prey for them every day but just wondering if there's anyone who knows a website or a place where I can find some informations? I've only got their names, my father's and the surname. They might very well be dead but just can't stop hoping. Please help me.
Isabella
P.S. Excuse me my English I know i'm not the best at it. |
Tof
14th September 2005 |
Does anyone know if there exist statistics/sites regarding abductions/kidnappings by government(s) (officials)? (See in that respect for example the abduction by the CIA in Milan in 2003.) |
15th August 2005 |
I agree, what about Trinidad and Tobago - other sources say they are now number two - after Colombia. |
Abandoned Returning Home
14th August 2005 |
Trindad & Tobago have had 37 kinappings reported in the media during 2005 so far (Aug 12th 2005). Their media reported that 100,000 Trinis live in Florida, some to continue running their businesses remotely from the US. The PM of T & T says he does not care they left because they do not feel safe. He needs to be taken to task by the UN whom they take develoment funds from! |
Andrew Charnley
14th August 2005 |
Indeed - what about Trinindad with 220th murder on Friday 12 August reported in local media. Road accidents are high for the asphelt supplier of 30% of world tarmac roads but 116 road death recorded last week in media. How's Tobago doing with murder rates up for a holiday island..? |
Navin
27th June 2005 |
Get stats on trinidad and tobago. |
DOCTOR2202
25th June 2005 |
I am a former American Hostage, I was taken on Dec 4th, 1979, 30 days after the Americans were taken and held in Iran, I was Taken at gun point by Columbian rebels, as I was working in Macariabo Veneula. Not far from the Columbian border. I was released after 13 hours with 11 other people, after the Ceo of the company we worked for paid to have us released. I just started talking about it recently, if
I can help anyone with info on this subject I will be happy to. God Bless America |
xplosive
9th June 2005 |
What about Trinidad and Tobago? |
Cindy Spearman
25th April 2005 |
I am trying to find statistics for kidnappings related to the internet, for my research paper that is due in one week. Can you please help with this? Thank you. |
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