Migrants were caught in Saratov

Some were decided to be expelled from Russia, while others were sent to fight in Ukraine.

According to the regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Saratov region, another raid to identify illegal migration took place in Saratov.

In addition to police officers, investigators and staff from the district military enlistment office participated in the event, while the National Guard provided security support. A total of 70 foreign citizens were checked, the report notes.

“In a betting shop, a citizen from one of the CIS republics was found to be illegally in Russia. The court has decided to expel him,” the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported.

The country of origin of the violator has not been disclosed.

According to police data, foreigners illegally working in the baking of bread products were found at one of the Saratov markets. An investigation is underway regarding the employer, who may face a hefty fine.

A similar case was identified during a check at one of the entertainment establishments, where migrants were also working illegally.

During the raid, military enlistment office staff handed summonses to seven foreigners to register at the district military enlistment offices. According to the report, the migrants recently obtained Russian citizenship but did not register. They now face the risk of being sent to fight in Ukraine. It is unknown whether any of them were citizens of Tajikistan.