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Bareskrim Ungkap Modus Rekrutmen Tentara Bayaran Rusia
Bareskrim Polri reveals how Russian paid soldiers recruitment scams work with up to Rp 620 million bonuses.
In brief
Bareskrim Polri reveals how Russian paid soldiers recruitment scams work with up to Rp 620 million bonuses. Bareskrim Polri uncovered two cases of Indonesian citizens recruited as paid soldiers in Russia with bonuses up to Rp 620 million. Originally reported by kumparan.
Bareskrim Polri Unveils Recruitment Scam
Bareskrim Polri revealed two cases of suspected human trafficking involving Indonesian citizens recruited as paid soldiers in Russia.
Recruitment Offers Include Rp 620 Million Bonus
Recruiters promised bonuses up to 35,000 US dollars or about Rp 620 million, monthly wages of 3,000 US dollars, and free travel to Russia.
First Case: Five Men Recruited in 2026
Police uncovered five Indonesian men recruited between March and August 2026 for fake logistics jobs in Russia, later forced into paid military roles.
Recruiter Earns 1,000 US Dollars Per Person
The recruiter earned 1,000 US dollars per person through cryptocurrency wallets for each recruited individual.
Second Case: Social Media Recruitment
Recruiters used social media platforms to target Indonesian citizens with fake military job offers and free travel to Russia.
Recruiters Face Legal Action
The suspects are charged under Indonesian laws against human trafficking and migrant worker protection.
What to remember
Bareskrim Polri uncovered two cases of Indonesian citizens recruited as paid soldiers in Russia with bonuses up to Rp 620 million.
