In a harrowing case of international deception, a Kenyan national seeking work abroad was brutally duped and sent directly into the heart of the Ukraine conflict, the Daily Mail can reveal.
Brian Weke, a 23-year-old from Nairobi, believed he was embarking on a legitimate construction career in Russia. Responding to an online job advert, he was promised lucrative employment. However, upon arrival, his passport was confiscated, and he was coerced into signing military documents written in Russian, a language he does not understand.
Instead of a building site, he found himself on a battlefield. For a terrifying two weeks, Weke was forced to engage in combat operations on the front lines in the Luhansk region before managing a daring escape.
A Desperate Plea for Help
Now in hiding and fearing for his life, Weke has issued a desperate video appeal from an undisclosed location. "I request the government of Kenya to help me get out of here," he pleads, his voice strained with fear. His story exposes a sinister pattern of foreign nationals being tricked into fighting Russia's war.
Official Response and Ongoing Ordeal
The Kenyan government has confirmed it is actively investigating the situation through its embassy in Moscow. A spokesperson stated they are working to verify the details and provide necessary consular assistance. This incident follows similar reports of individuals from Nepal and Cuba being similarly deceived.
Weke's family in Kenya is living in a state of anguish, having lost all communication with him. His mother's heartfelt pleas underscore the human tragedy behind this geopolitical scandal. His ordeal highlights the alarming tactics being used to recruit soldiers and the grave dangers faced by those seeking work overseas.
