According to the U.S. State Department's Trafficking in Persons Annual Report, some of the countries in the world with lighter penalties for human trafficking include: 1. Afghanistan: While Afghanistan's laws prohibit human trafficking, enforcement is weak and many cases are rarely prosecuted. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 5-7 years, but actual sentences for minor cases are often shorter. 2. Bangladesh: Bangladesh's laws prohibit human trafficking, but the penalties are often very light. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 10 years, but many offenders are only sentenced to less than 2 years. 3. Cameroon: Cameroon's laws prohibit human trafficking, but enforcement is weak. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 10-20 years, but many cases are rarely prosecuted, and offenders are often only sentenced to minor fines. 4. China: While China's laws prohibit human trafficking, some provinces do not impose harsh penalties. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 10 years, but in some cases, actual sentences may be shorter. 5. India: India's laws prohibit human trafficking, but enforcement is inconsistent and penalties are often very light. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 7-10 years, but many offenders are sentenced to less than 2 years. 6. **Indonesia**: Indonesian laws prohibit human trafficking, but the punishment is often very light. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 10 years, but many offenders are sentenced to less than 5 years. 7. **Malaysia**: Malaysian laws prohibit human trafficking, but enforcement is weak and the punishment is often very light. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 20 years, but many offenders are sentenced to less than 5 years. 8. **Nepal**: Nepal's laws prohibit human trafficking, but the punishment is often very light. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 20 years, but many offenders are sentenced to less than 5 years. 9. **Pakistan**: Pakistan's laws prohibit human trafficking, but enforcement is weak and the punishment is often very light. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 10 years, but many offenders are sentenced to less than 2 years. 10. **Thailand**: Thailand's laws prohibit human trafficking, but the punishment in some cases is not severe. The maximum sentence for human trafficking is 20 years, but many offenders are sentenced to less than 5 years. It is worth noting that these countries may have relatively light penalties, but they are working to strengthen their fight against human trafficking, and some of them have prosecuted and convicted more human traffickers in recent years. In addition, it is important to recognize that human trafficking is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive response, including prevention, protection and restoration measures, not just punishment.