Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Summary
Peru is investigating a human trafficking scheme that tricked its citizens with fake job offers to fight for Russia in the war against Ukraine. About 600 Peruvians were reportedly recruited under false promises and at least 13 have died on the front lines.Key Facts
- Peru’s public prosecutor is probing alleged human trafficking involving false job offers to work in Russia.
- Victims were told they would work as security guards or in other jobs with salaries of $2,000 to $3,000 per month.
- Instead, many were sent to fight in Russia’s military operation in Ukraine.
- So far, 13 Peruvians have died and roughly 600 were recruited since October 2025.
- Peru’s Foreign Ministry requires citizens to get permission before joining foreign militaries and has asked Russia for information on those serving.
- The Russian embassy in Peru admitted Peruvians signed contracts to join the Russian army.
- Families of recruited Peruvians protested, demanding their relatives be brought home.
- Other countries have also raised concerns about Russia’s recruitment of foreign fighters, including African nations and North Korea.
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