Tiger Kidnapping is a form of hostage-taking primarily targeting an employee, where a family member is typically held captive to exert pressure on that employee. The Threat is Such that the Employee Has No Choice but to Comply. Severe Violence is Often Employed. The Criminal Employing this Scenario Typically Aims to Obtain Large Sums of Money (Ransom). Tiger Kidnapping is a Horrific Scenario that Often Results in Traumatic Consequences for those Involved.

This criminal scenario derives its name from the tiger, which carefully selects and observes its prey before launching a targeted attack.