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Dramatic illustration of Indonesian Brimob deserter Bripda Muhammad Rio posing as a Russian mercenary on a battlefield.
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Bripda Rio from Aceh Brimob joins Russian mercenaries

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A member of Aceh's Polda Brimob unit, Bripda Muhammad Rio, is suspected of joining Russian mercenaries after deserting in December 2025. He has been dishonorably discharged from Polri due to prior ethics violations and unauthorized absence. Rio claims promotion to Letda rank and substantial salary plus bonus in rubles.

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