According to local media, a court in Busan, South Korea, sentenced two employees of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) to nine years in prison each for sexual assault on Wednesday.
According to Korean police, Moses Owen Brown and Daniel Tarr have been detained in South Korea since last year for allegedly raping two Korean teenagers.
The Liberian government stated that it has asked its legal representation in South Korea to provide it with information on the various appeal options available.
“The government will continue to engage with the Republic of Korea through official diplomatic channels to explore the many options available to Browne and Tarr,” the government said in a statement.
The families of the two Liberians have been notified of the court decision and will be able to visit the men, according to the statement.
