Bolivia Probes Cases of Citizens Lured to Fight for Russia
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The Bolivian Public Prosecutor's Office announced that an investigation is underway into the possible Russian recruitment of Bolivians to fight against Ukraine.
Bolivian prosecutors announced an investigation Tuesday into the alleged trafficking of Bolivian citizens to fight on Russia's side in the war against Ukraine, following reports of false promises of jobs being used to lure them.
The Russian Embassy in Bolivia dismissed all ties to the alleged recruitment of Bolivians to participate in military operations against Ukraine, after an investigation was launched this Tuesday on the basis of the public denunciation of the relatives of two young people who were allegedly captured to go to war and who are believed to have died.
Russia denies link to alleged recruitment of Bolivians for war against Ukraine
Bolivia Verifica reconstructed, through phone calls, digital tracing and family testimonies, the operation of offers that promise employment and economic benefits to recruit Bolivian citizens and incorporate them into the Russian forces. A Facebook post promises monthly salaries of up to $2,700, free transportation to Russia, accommodation, food, economic bonuses and even paid vacations. Bolivia Verifica contacted directly those who promote thes…
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