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.