Matthew Young and Cameron James Avenell, who were convicted of theft of Palau’s underwater artifacts, were sentenced to a jail term of three months and six months, respectively.
Chief Justice Arthiur Ngiraklsong also ordered Young to pay a US$5,000 fine and Avenell US$12,000.
Young was found guilty of violating the Lagoon Monument Act, grand larceny, malicious mischief and conversion of public property.
He was sentenced six months for each violation.