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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - A Russian army serviceman stands in front of military vehicles used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including the Ukrainian army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle captured by Russian troops, during an exhibition which arrived on a train promoting the Russian army, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia March 3, 2024. — Reuters pic
NEW DELHI, March 8 — India said it had busted 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 people have been sent to Russia in the scheme so far, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said late yesterday, almost double the figure of 20 people 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.
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The traffickers, operating across several Indian states, targeted people using social media platforms and through local agents, the CBI said in a statement.
“The trafficked Indian nationals were trained in combat roles and deployed at front bases in Russia-Ukraine War Zone against their wishes,” the statement said, adding that some of the victims were also “grievously injured” in the war zone.
The CBI said searches were being conducted at a number of locations, including in the capital New Delhi and financial capital Mumbai, and cash amounting to 50 million rupees (RM2.8 million) had already been seized along with some documents and electronic records.
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“Certain suspects have also been detained for questioning at various locations,” it said.
The foreign ministry has said that every case of Indians being duped into fighting in the war had been “strongly taken up” with Moscow.
The Russian foreign ministry has not responded to requests for comment on the issue.
Thousands of people have died on both sides since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 in what Moscow termed a “special military operation”.
New Delhi and Moscow have enjoyed a close relationship for decades and India has refused to condemn Russia over the war with Ukraine, urging the two sides to end the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
India has also stepped up its purchase of cheap Russian oil, much to the frustration of Western capitals. — Reuters
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