IDIndonesian officials have confirmed that eight Indonesian nationals were reportedly recruited into the Russian military after initially applying for civilian roles such as security guards or administrative positions. This revelation came from intelligence authorities and was shared by Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad. The recruitment, according to officials, was facilitated by a third-party entity from another country offering high-paying job opportunities. The Indonesian government, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is investigating the matter, verifying reports of these individuals' involvement with Russia's armed forces. The investigation follows a report by Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, which detailed Russia's efforts to recruit foreign nationals. The Indonesian government is examining whether human trafficking, deceptive recruitment, or fraudulent job schemes were involved and has pledged to protect affected citizens if such practices are confirmed.
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