Indian Police Arrest Four Suspected of Luring Men to Fight in Ukraine War
Four Indian suspects, including two recruiters, have been arrested by the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for luring young men with promises of jobs or university places in Russia, only to force them into fighting in the war in Ukraine.
About 35 Indian men were reportedly deceived in this manner.
The CBI stated that the investigation is ongoing against other accused individuals who are part of an international human trafficking network.
The families of two Indian men who were killed in the war have shared that they had gone to Russia expecting to work as helpers in the army.
India and Sri Lanka have expressed concern over Russian army recruitment of their citizens, particularly war veterans, with false promises of good salaries, citizenship, and benefits.
The Indian foreign ministry has raised the issue with Russia but has not received a response.
Sri Lanka reported that several of its retired war veterans were lured to the Russia-Ukraine war front and suffered injuries or death without receiving promised benefits.
Authorities in both countries have taken action, with arrests made in Sri Lanka.
Russia has not commented on the matter.
Other South Asian countries have also warned their citizens against such trafficking networks.
Nepal stopped issuing work permits for Russians and Ukrainians in January due to concerns over illegal recruitment of Nepali citizens into the Russian army.
Approximately 200 Nepalis are believed to be serving in the Russian army, and around 100 are missing.
India, a long-time ally of Russia, has refused to condemn Moscow over the war in Ukraine, instead advocating for dialogue and diplomacy.
India's relationship with Russia is strong, with trade in various goods including fighter jets and tea.
Additionally, India has increased its purchase of Russian oil since the war, making Moscow its top oil supplier in the last financial year for the second year in a row.
The CBI stated that the investigation is ongoing against other accused individuals who are part of an international human trafficking network.
The families of two Indian men who were killed in the war have shared that they had gone to Russia expecting to work as helpers in the army.
India and Sri Lanka have expressed concern over Russian army recruitment of their citizens, particularly war veterans, with false promises of good salaries, citizenship, and benefits.
The Indian foreign ministry has raised the issue with Russia but has not received a response.
Sri Lanka reported that several of its retired war veterans were lured to the Russia-Ukraine war front and suffered injuries or death without receiving promised benefits.
Authorities in both countries have taken action, with arrests made in Sri Lanka.
Russia has not commented on the matter.
Other South Asian countries have also warned their citizens against such trafficking networks.
Nepal stopped issuing work permits for Russians and Ukrainians in January due to concerns over illegal recruitment of Nepali citizens into the Russian army.
Approximately 200 Nepalis are believed to be serving in the Russian army, and around 100 are missing.
India, a long-time ally of Russia, has refused to condemn Moscow over the war in Ukraine, instead advocating for dialogue and diplomacy.
India's relationship with Russia is strong, with trade in various goods including fighter jets and tea.
Additionally, India has increased its purchase of Russian oil since the war, making Moscow its top oil supplier in the last financial year for the second year in a row.
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