Kenyan police have uncovered a human trafficking network that deceived over 20 Kenyans with false job offers in Russia, only to send them to fight in Ukraine. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) conducted a raid on a residential apartment in Athi River, on the outskirts of Nairobi, where 22 individuals were found awaiting processing for travel to Russia. During the operation, authorities seized recruitment materials, travel documents, and fraudulent job offer letters. One suspect, accused of orchestrating the victims’ travel plans, has been arrested and detained for 10 days pending further investigations. Victims revealed they had signed contracts with an unnamed overseas employment agency, agreeing to pay up to $18,000 for visas, travel, and accommodation. Some had already paid deposits of $1,500. Police warn that many victims return home injured, traumatized, or, in some cases, never return. Two Kenyans recently returned, with one hospitalized. The Kenyan government is investigating reports of several nationals allegedly trafficked to Russia and now held as prisoners of war in Ukraine. This case highlights growing concerns over human trafficking in Kenya, where vulnerable job seekers are exploited under false promises. The operation was part of a coordinated multi-agency effort targeting the criminal network, which has been extorting large sums from desperate individuals. Similar cases have been reported globally, with citizens from Somalia, Sierra Leone, Togo, Cuba, and Sri Lanka also held in Ukrainian prisoner-of-war camps. Ukrainian officials noted that many African states show little interest in repatriating their citizens. This incident underscores the urgent need for international cooperation to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable populations.