Summary
Police in Kenya stopped a human trafficking group that was tricking Kenyans with fake job offers to send them to fight for Russia in Ukraine. They arrested one man accused of organizing these trips and found recruitment materials and travel documents. There is concern about more Kenyans being misled with false overseas job promises.
Key Facts
- Police rescued 22 Kenyans from a suspected trafficking group.
- The group claimed to offer jobs in Russia but planned to send people to fight in Ukraine.
- Police arrested one suspect involved in organizing the travel plans.
- The arrested suspect will be held for 10 days for further investigation.
- Victims signed contracts with an unnamed agency, agreeing to pay up to $18,000 for travel expenses.
- Some victims paid deposits of $1,500 for these fake job offers.
- Two Kenyans returned from Ukraine, one is in the hospital.
- Other African nationals are reportedly held in Ukrainian prisoner-of-war camps.
