Under the new provisions, committing human trafficking using forged documents, or by seizing, concealing, or destroying the victim’s identity documents, is now punishable by 5 to 10 years of imprisonment. Previously, the punishment ranged from 5 to 8 years.
Furthermore, if the crime results in the victim’s death or other serious consequences, the offender will face 10 to 15 years of imprisonment. This is an increase from the earlier punishment of 8 to 12 years.
The law came into effect on the date of its official publication.
