A Zimbabwean man from Hwange appears in court facing human trafficking charges over an alleged “jobs in Russia” scam. According to multiple reports, Oscar Sifelani Mtshiya, 48, of Empumalanga Extension Township in Hwange, is accused of luring Zimbabweans with promises of lucrative employment abroad and then allegedly leaving them to fight in the Ukraine war. The reports say the case involves allegations that some of those recruited ended up on or near the warzone in Ukraine. The prosecution’s case, as described by the outlets, also includes the death of one alleged victim, which is cited as a key factor in bringing the matter to court. Mtshiya is said to have been charged under human trafficking-related provisions, with the matter heard in Harare after his arrest. The sources do not provide details on the evidence presented in court, the specific charges beyond human trafficking, or the next steps in the legal process. No information is provided from the accused regarding his position in the reports shared.