Anti People Smuggling and Trafficking Act

Brief Description

The Anti-People Smuggling and Trafficking Act (Title 17 Chapter 39 of the Palau National Code) prohibits the practices of human trafficking. The Act states that there are penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to USD 50,000 for exploiting or otherwise profiting from a trafficked person; up to 25 years imprisonment and a fine of up to USD 250,000 for trafficking involving force, fraud, or deception; and up to 50 years imprisonment and a fine of up to USD 500,000 for trafficking involving a child "by any means for the purpose of exploitation."