US EditionIndians tricked by promise of work in Russia instead die fighting in Ukraine, investigators say
- Around 35 young Indians were trafficked to the frontline of the Russia-Ukraine war after being promised jobs, with some forced into combat roles. The Indian embassy confirmed one death.
- Families report that men were coerced into military training and fighting on the frontlines, resulting in deaths and injuries. The Indian foreign ministry is working to secure their release.
- India's Central Bureau of Investigation dismantled a human-trafficking network targeting individuals on social media, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures.
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dagens.comIndia identifies 'major human trafficking network' luring Indians to fight for Russia in Ukraine
The Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced on March 7 that it had busted a "major human trafficking network" that used false pretenses to entice Indian nationals to fight with Russian forces in the war in Ukraine. The news came after multiple media reports said that Indian men who came to Russia for work or tourism were then coerced or tricked into joining the war against Ukraine. Russia's war against Ukraine has resulted in heav…
CBI Busts Racket Duping Indians To Fight For Russian Army In Ukraine; Pan-India Raid Conducted
CBI has busted a human trafficking network duping Indians to join Russia's war in Ukraine. The officials said searches were conducted at several locations in seven major cities. Cases have been registered against various visa consultancy firms and agents. This comes as the Foreign Ministry confirmed last month that 20 Indian nationals serving with the Russian Army have so far approached the Indian mission in Moscow seeking help for discharge. Wa…
Indian Men ‘Tricked’ Into Fighting in Ukraine Appeal for Help
A group of men from northern India who claim to have been tricked into fighting for Russia in its war on Ukraine are now calling on their government to help secure their release, Indian media reported Wednesday. In a video published by the broadcaster NDTV, seven men can be seen standing in a dingy room and wearing green military fatigues similar to those worn by soldiers in the Russian military.
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