Dominican Republic investigates citizens recruited for war in Russia

Dominican citizens Russia-Ukraine conflict labor recruitment fraud consular assistance Víctor Ito Bisonó

The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) is investigating reports that Dominican citizens have been recruited for military service in the Russia-Ukraine conflict under false pretenses. Foreign Minister Víctor 'Ito' Bisonó warned the public against accepting high-paying job offers in Russia that may lead to combat involvement.

Authorities have formally identified 20 Dominican nationals whose families claim they were lured by employment opportunities but were subsequently incorporated into the war effort. Families report that the actual working conditions in Russia do not match the initial job offers. The ministry has received a total of 22 reports related to these cases, including testimonies from individuals who have returned from Russia.

MIREX has requested information from Russian authorities regarding the identified citizens and has instructed the Dominican ambassador in Russia to maintain close contact with local officials to provide consular assistance. The ministry noted that while some involved individuals signed individual contracts while in Russian territory, the circumstances of their recruitment appear deceptive.

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Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Dominican Republic · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic · Russia · Sergey Lavrov · Sergey Seredin · Ukraine · Víctor 'Ito' Bisonó · Víctor -Ito- Bisonó · Víctor-Ito Bisonó

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[● 15 SOURCES] Families report that the actual working conditions in Russia do not match the initial job offers. elinformante.com.do · elviajero.com.do · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.diariolibre.com · ensegundos.do · +4 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Foreign Minister Víctor -Ito- Bisonó raised the issue directly with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. elinformante.com.do · www.diariolibre.com · bajotecho.com.do · mirex.gob.do
[● 15 SOURCES] Families have formally identified 20 Dominican citizens whose cases have been reported to Russian authorities. elinformante.com.do · elviajero.com.do · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.diariolibre.com · ensegundos.do · +4 more
[● 16 SOURCES] MIREX is monitoring Dominican citizens in Russia who may have been involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. elinformante.com.do · elviajero.com.do · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.diariolibre.com · ensegundos.do · +5 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The involved citizens signed individual contracts while in Russian territory. elinformante.com.do · elviajero.com.do · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.diariolibre.com · ensegundos.do · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested information from Russian authorities regarding 20 nationals. bajotecho.com.do · diarionoticias.do · elinformante.com.do · www.horacerodigital.online · elviajero.com.do · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Foreign Minister Víctor 'Ito' Bisonó warned citizens against accepting high-paying job offers in Russia that may lead to military involvement in the Ukraine conflict. azuanoticias.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican Foreign Minister instructed the ambassador in Russia to maintain contact with Russian authorities to assist citizens. azuanoticias.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received 22 reports or manifestations related to these cases. azuanoticias.com