MEA issues statement Indian Nationals in Russia; warns against shady agents

March 8, 2024

New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs has issued a statement on the youths who are in Russia duped in pretext of work and forced to join Russian army and fight against Ukraine. Ministry said, several Indian nationals have been duped to work with the Russian Army. We have strongly taken up the matter with the Russian government for early discharge of such Indian nationals.

Strong action has been initiated against agents and unscrupulous elements who recruited them on false pretexts and promises. The CBI yesterday busted a major human trafficking network conducting searches in several cities and collecting incriminating evidence. A case of human trafficking has been registered against several agents.

MEA has  again appealed to Indian nationals to not be swayed by offers made by agents for support jobs with the Russian Army. This is fraught with danger and risk to life.

MEA has assured that Indian Government is committed to the early release of nationals serving as support staff with the Russian Army and their eventual return home.