SC Probes Deceptive Recruitment for Ukraine War Trafficking
SC Probes Deceptive Recruitment for Ukraine War Trafficking
Supreme Court to investigate reports that Indians were lured abroad with false job promises, had passports seized, and were forced into the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Supreme Court is examining serious allegations of human trafficking after relatives claimed Indians were lured abroad with promises of jobs or studies, only to be pressed into military roles in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. They say passports were taken, threats used to compel compliance, and fears of retaliation loomed if the truth came out.
The court has asked the solicitor general to investigate these distressing reports and is considering a habeas corpus petition about 26 Indian nationals who are allegedly stranded in Russia and forced to participate in the war. The petitions describe passports being seized, families kept in the dark, and loved ones forced to join military units.
Officials have been directed to respond within a week, with the court seeking the individuals’ safe return and the identification of those responsible for any trafficking. The case has drawn attention to broader concerns about Indian nationals abroad, raising questions about safeguards for workers and students who travel in search of opportunity.
Advocates say the proceedings could set a precedent for faster intervention in trafficking cases and for accountability across borders. As families await updates, the case underscores the need for robust mechanisms to verify overseas recruiters and protect vulnerable migrants from exploitation.
