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Indonesian police name suspects after 58 citizens lured to Russia to serve as mercenaries

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Briefings

Indonesian citizens were lured to Russia to serve as mercenaries after being offered jobs in logistics and border security, but were told to sign contracts for military service. The evidence indicates these individuals were initially offered civilian roles in logistics, border security, and defence construction, but upon arrival in Russia, they were instructed to sign contracts to serve as mercenaries, undergo training, and potentially be deployed to conflict zones.

Key points

• Indonesian citizens were initially offered jobs in logistics, border security, and defence construction before being instructed to sign contracts to serve as mercenaries.
• The evidence suggests these individuals were told to sign contracts to serve as mercenaries, undergo training, and potentially be deployed to conflict zones.

Context

Indonesian citizens were lured to Russia to serve as mercenaries after being offered jobs in logistics, border security, and defence construction, but were told to sign contracts for military service.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the initial offer of civilian roles versus the subsequent instruction to sign military contracts. Specific dates, locations, or outcomes beyond deployment potential are not provided.

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