Indonesians Prevented from Joining Russian Army Amid Recruitment Scam: Bareskrim Polri
Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) has thwarted the departure of three Indonesian citizens who were victims of a recruitment scam to join the Russian army. The incident highlights the dangers of overseas employment fraud.
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