Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 506

The act constituting the material element of the offence of kidnapping criminalised under Article 178 of the Penal Code. It is established by the offender removing the victim from the place from which he was kidnapped to another place where he detains him with the intention of removing him from his usual place of residence and his environment, separating him from his relatives and family, and severing his connection with those entitled to his custody. - Harming the victim. A probable consequence of the offence of kidnapping him and taking him to a remote area. The appellant's argument concerning his knowledge of the other accused's intent. Unsound. An example. - 135 - Penal matters