Russian Embassy in Iran disavows letter offering recruitment for war in Ukraine
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The Russian Embassy in Iran stated that letters offering to recruit Iranians for the war in Ukraine are being sent by malicious actors. The advertisement promises $20,000 for signing a contract and a monthly salary of $2,000.
The Russian Embassy in Iran reported that a letter with a proposal to recruit Iranians for the war with Ukraine via the Internet is allegedly being sent by fraudsters, UNN reports with reference to Euronews.
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In October, Oleg Aleksandrov, a representative of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, reported that Russian special services in Afghanistan were recruiting former Afghan servicemen, special forces and intelligence officers for the war.
However, the Russian Embassy in Iran reported that a letter with a proposal to recruit Iranians for the war with Ukraine via the Internet is allegedly being sent by fraudsters.
"Neither the embassy nor any official Russian structure has any relation to it," the statement said.
The advertisement, which the embassy called a fake, promises to pay $20,000 as soon as the contract is signed, and a monthly salary of $2,000.
This letter, in particular, mentions training in the city of Ufa and the organization of language courses. Delegated tasks also vary from service in "assault units" to "UAV operator". Monthly payments can also vary depending on the locality.
In addition, the Russian embassy denies direct involvement in the recruitment of Iranians, but various reports indicate that the recruitment of foreigners to participate in the war against Ukraine is often carried out through unofficial channels and through shell companies.
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In October, Oleg Aleksandrov, a representative of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, reported that Russian special services in Afghanistan were recruiting former Afghan servicemen, special forces and intelligence officers for the war.
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A scandal related to recruitment recently erupted in South Africa: one of the daughters of former South African President Jacob Zuma filed a complaint with the police against her sister, accusing her of recruiting men for the war in Ukraine, who were promised that in Russia they would be trained as security guards, but were fraudulently forced to join the army.
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