India said it had uncovered a "major human trafficking network" which lured young men to Russia with the promise of jobs only to force them to fight in the war in Ukraine.
About 35 men have been sent to Russia in the scheme so far, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said late on Thursday, an increase from the 20 men that the Indian foreign ministry had earlier mentioned.At least two men who went to Russia expecting to work as "helpers" in the army have died while fighting at the front, their families have said.
The Indian Embassy in Russia confirmed one of those deaths.The traffickers, operating across several Indian states, targeted people using social media platforms and through local agents, the CBI said in a statement.
The CBI's criminal case says that some of the men were also offered admission to "dubious private universities" in Russia along with "free discounted visa extensions" to draw them in."The trafficked Indian nationals were trained in combat roles and deployed at front bases in Russia-Ukraine War Zone against their wishes," the CBI said, adding that some of the victims were also "grievously injured" in the war zone.
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This is how russia rewards India for its "neutrality". This is how russia values India for decades of close relations.
End dealings with russia.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If someone from your community was deceived and harmed by such a trafficking network, how might that change your trust in online job advertisements and international opportunities?
@9KPGY4Q2yrs2Y
I would probably try not to get into that situation
@G0vernanceFaithDemocrat2yrs2Y
Russia is the ultimate definition of evil
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Imagine being promised a university education but ending up in a war zone; what emotions do you think that switch would evoke in you or your family?
@9KPFDLG2yrs2Y
i would be upset becaause thats not what i planned on doing.
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