Indonesians Recruited into Russian Army, Victims Range from Civilians to Ex-Military
Indonesia's National Police Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) has revealed that Indonesian citizens are being recruited as soldiers for the Russian army, with victims including not only civilians but also former Indonesian military and police personnel. The issue, occurring against the backdrop of Russia's troop shortages in its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, points to potential human trafficking and fraud.
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