Indonesian Citizen Captured by Ukrainian Forces, Claims He Was Tricked Into Becoming a Russian Soldier While Working as a Cleaner
BANDA ACEH – A video recording shows an Indonesian citizen in Russian military uniform being captured by Ukrainian troops. The man is injured and receiving medical treatment. When interrogated through a translation app, he claims he never intended to be a soldier and was a victim of coercion.
This WNI says he initially applied for a job as a cleaning service worker before being forcibly taken and sent to the front lines. “We didn’t want to be Russian soldiers, Sir,” he said, while pleading to be transferred to immigration or the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI). He mentions he was with one other friend who is now separated from him.
During the interrogation, the Ukrainian soldiers found a military ID number tattooed on his body and suspect the man isn't being entirely honest about how far he traveled. For now, his request to be handed over to immigration is still being processed.
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