India Cracks Down on Human Trafficking Ring Luring Nationals to Russian Warfront

Four individuals were arrested in a major operation exposing a network that deceived Indians with job promises to fight in Ukraine.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken into custody four key figures from Kerala and Mumbai, orchestrating the recruitment scheme.
Victims were misled through social media and false job advertisements, promising non-combat roles and educational opportunities in Russia.
Some recruits, trained in combat against their will, have been severely injured, with efforts underway to secure their release from Russian forces.
The network utilized deceptive practices, including misleading translations and coercion, to enroll victims into the Russian army.
India maintains a diplomatic stance on the Ukraine conflict, focusing on dialogue while increasing trade with Russia, including oil purchases.