Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Peru has launched an investigation into a human trafficking network accused of luring its citizens with false job offers in Russia, only to have them fight in the war in Ukraine. The Peruvian prosecutor's office is examining cases of deceptive recruitment promising high salaries for security roles. Families of those recruited are demanding the repatriation of their loved ones, while Peru seeks clarification from Russia on their citizens' status.
- ▪Peru is investigating human trafficking linked to deceptive job offers that led citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
- ▪At least 13 Peruvian citizens have died in the war, and an estimated 600 have been recruited since October 2025.
- ▪Russia has acknowledged that Peruvians signed contracts to join its armed forces, and Peru requires citizens to obtain permission before joining foreign militaries.
- ▪Families of recruited Peruvians protested in Lima demanding the return of their relatives.
- ▪Ukrainian estimates suggest over 1,780 individuals from 36 African countries are also fighting with Russian forces.
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News|Russia-Ukraine warPeru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in UkrainePeru’s public prosecutor says many of their citizens are victims of deception, lured by the promise of jobs but ended up in Ukraine.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA woman shows a photo of her husband, a Peruvian citizen, who is currently fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine, during a meeting in Lima, Peru, on April 28, 2026 [Paula Bayarte/EPA]By Danai Nesta Kupemba and AFPPublished On 2 May 20262 May 2026Peru has launched an investigation into an alleged human trafficking network that lured citizens with false promises of employment in Russia, only for them to end up fighting in…
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