From detiknews · Taufiq Syarifudin · · 1m
WNI Korban Perekrutan Tentara Rusia Ngaku Tak Tahu Bakal Dikirim Perang
Two Indonesian citizens recruited as Russian mercenaries claim ignorance of being sent to fight in Ukraine.
In brief
Two Indonesian citizens recruited as Russian mercenaries claim ignorance of being sent to fight in Ukraine. Two Indonesian citizens recruited as Russian mercenaries claim they were unaware of being deployed to fight in Ukraine. Originally reported by detiknews.
Two Indonesian citizens recruited as Russian mercenaries
Two Indonesian citizens recruited as Russian mercenaries claim ignorance of being sent to fight in Ukraine.
“Enggak (tahu kalau disuruh perang). Kalau tahu disuruh perang saya enggak bakalan berangkat”
Recruited via friend and app
Dendi was recruited by a friend who directed him to download the WFCC app and contact Marcus, who requested personal documents.
“Terus si Hafidin itu mengarahkan saya untuk download aplikasi WFCC. Dan pada akhirnya saya download. Setelah saya download, ada yang menghubungi di aplikasi itu namanya Marcus”
Guaranteed monthly salary of Rp 42-60 million
Dendi was promised a monthly salary of Rp 42 million to Rp 60 million for logistics or construction work.
“Perjanjiannya mau dipekerjakan sebagai sopir, atau bangunan, atau logistik. Tergantung keahlian kita di bidang apa gitu loh. Nanti dipilih sama mereka. Gaji yang dijanjikan itu sebesar Rp 42 juta sampai Rp 60 juta”
Medical check-up and military training
Dendi underwent a medical check-up and four weeks of military training in the forest before being deployed.
“Setelah tanda tangan kontrak itu kita disuruh latihan. Latihan itu selama 4 minggu di berbeda daerah. Yang jelas bukan di desa atau di kampung tapi di dalam hutan”
Abdul Munir's passport issues
Abdul Munir, another victim, failed to travel four times due to passport problems despite knowing about the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
“Ini keempat kalinya gagal. Karena soal paspor”
The short version
Two Indonesian citizens recruited as Russian mercenaries claim they were unaware of being deployed to fight in Ukraine.
