Article 125. Kidnapping
1. Kidnapping of a person, - shall be punished by deprivation of freedom for a period from four to seven years.
2. The same act committed:
a) by a group of people upon a preliminary collusion; b) repeatedly; c) with violence which is dangerous for life or health; d) with the use of weapons or items used as weapons; e) with regard to a person under age, a given convict being aware of that; f) with regard to a pregnant woman, a given convict being aware of that fact; g) with regard to two or more persons; h) for avaricious or venal motives, -shall be punished by deprivation of freedom for a period from seven up to twelve years, with forfeiture of property or without it.
3. Acts stipulated by the first or the second parts of this Article, if they:
a) are committed by an organised group; b) are committed for the purpose of sexual or other exploitation of a kidnapped person; c) due to negligence entailed the death of a given victim or other grave consequences, -shall be punished by deprivation of freedom for a period from ten up to fifteen years, with forfeiture of property or without it.
Note. A person who voluntarily released a kidnapped person shall be exempt from criminal liability, unless there are elements of another crime in his actions.
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