kidnapping

noun
  1. The unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person by force or fraud, often to obtain a ransom or for some other illegal purpose. noun
    The police launched a massive search operation after the kidnapping of the child.
    Kidnapping is considered a serious crime and is punishable by long prison sentences.
  2. The act of taking someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom. noun
    The gang was notorious for their involvement in kidnapping and extortion.
    Authorities have warned travelers about the risk of kidnapping in certain regions.

translations

🇯🇵 Japanese → 誘拐 virallinen, rikosoikeudellinen termi
🇸🇪 Swedish → kidnappning virallinen, oikeudellinen termi