Article 126. Illegal Deprivation of Freedom
1. Illegal deprivation of a person's freedom, which is not associated with his kidnapping, - shall be punished by restriction of freedom for a period up to three years, or by detention under arrest for a period from three to six months, or by deprivation of freedom for a period up to three years.
2. The same act committed as follows:
a) by a group of persons 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 fact; 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 up to five 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 organized group; b) are committed for the purpose of sexual or other exploitation of a person who was illegally deprived of freedom; c) entailed, due to negligence, the death of a given victim or other grave consequences, - shall be punished by deprivation of freedom for a period from five up to ten years, with forfeiture of property or without it.
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