Batswana warned against overseas job scams linked to wars
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 40 Views |
Butale
Addressing Parliament recently, Butale said the government had received disturbing reports that several Batswana had fallen victim to deceptive recruitment schemes promising opportunities such as training programmes and security or bodyguard jobs in Russia.
However, upon arrival, the individuals reportedly discovered that the arrangements were linked to participation in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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