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February 16, 2026
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Russia job fraud: Embassy reissues warning amid growing cases

Russia job fraud: Embassy reissues warning amid growing cases

Kenya's embassy in Moscow has cautioned citizens against travelling to Russia through unverified recruitment channels after receiving reports of nationals trapped in exploitative conditions...

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The Kenyan Embassy in Moscow has reissued a strong warning against unverified recruitment channels for jobs in Russia, following a significant increase in Kenyan nationals facing exploitative conditions. This alert highlights a persistent crisis where individuals are lured by bogus job promises and then subjected to restricted movement and withheld passports.

  • More than 30 Kenyans have been evacuated from Russia in the past two months, according to Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs first issued a public warning in October 2025 about "corrupt and ruthless agents."
  • Approximately 200 Kenyans are estimated to have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine.

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