Kidnapping Act (1961, 1999)

Short title Interpretation Abduction, wrongful restraint or wrongful confinement for ransom Knowingly receiving ransom Knowingly negotiating to obtain or for payment of ransom Power to freeze bank account Power to order inspection of books, accounts, receipts,...

Penal Code – Act 574, Section 374A (1936, rev. 1997)

CHAPTER XVI – OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour (…) Hostage-Taking Section 374A. Hostage-taking. Whoever seizes or detains and threatens to kill, to injure or to continue to detain another person (“the...
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