The videos shared by the Russian man feature some of the women | GhanaWeb
The Technology Minister, Sam George, said officials have formally invited Russia’s ambassador in Accra to discuss cooperation and begin extradition procedures under Ghana’s laws. Authorities allege the man secretly recorded encounters with women and shared the material on social media and private channels without their consent, prompting public outrage and legal concern.
Ghana’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has said the suspected actions would breach the Cybersecurity Act 2020, which prohibits the non-consensual distribution of intimate content and carries heavy penalties, including possible prison terms. Officials stressed that the suspect’s departure from the country does not lessen the urgency of pursuing accountability.
Social media users in both Ghana and Kenya reacted strongly after clips circulated online. Some local reports say the videos show the Russian man approaching women in public spaces, later moving to private settings before recording and posting content. Ghanaian authorities and civil society groups have framed the issue as a violation of privacy and dignity that requires swift legal action.
In response to the backlash, some videos and accounts linked to the incident have been removed or made private on social platforms, and complaints have been filed by dozens of women who appeared in the material. At least 40 formal complaints have been reported in Ghana, though authorities caution the number of affected women could be higher.
The controversy has also drawn attention in Kenya, where similar content involving the same individual circulated and sparked debate over consent and online exploitation. Ghanaian officials say they are prepared to use Interpol and diplomatic channels to locate the suspect and seek his return, even if Russia does not readily extradite its citizens.
The case has put a spotlight on privacy, consent and digital rights, with Ghana’s government affirming that foreign nationals must face local law if accused of crimes on its soil.
