Overseas Job Dream Turns Into Nightmare: Telugu Families Fear for Men in Russia

At least 25 men were suspected of travelling there after agents allegedly offered civilian employment, with concerns that some were pushed into military service and sent towards a war zone. The reports have renewed concerns over recruitment agents who exploit the desperation of jobseekers. For families hoping an overseas job will secure a better future, the warning is stark: verify employment contracts, visas and employers independently before travelling, and be wary of promises that sound too good to be true.