Sam George warns public against sharing viral video linked to foreign national

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has cautioned Ghanaians against circulating a viral video allegedly recorded and distributed by a Russian national involving Ghanaian women.

Speaking at a press briefing alongside officials from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Mr George stressed that sharing or monetising the footage is not only unethical but a criminal offence under Ghanaian law. “Do not share, download, circulate, or monetise this illegal content. Doing so constitutes a criminal offence,” he warned.

According to the Minister, the government has already begun tracing digital and financial evidence connected to the case. He explained that investigations are not limited to the foreign suspect but extend to anyone who has redistributed the material. “Any individual, including Ghanaian nationals, who has shared, rebroadcast, or redistributed the illegal material is also liable under our laws,” he said.

The case involves allegations that the foreign national lured Ghanaian women, secretly recorded intimate encounters without their consent, and published the videos online for profit. Mr George emphasised that the issue is not about moral judgement but about criminal conduct and violations of privacy.

The Minister confirmed that the government is pursuing legal channels to extradite the suspect and prosecute him under Ghana’s cybersecurity laws. He underscored that the matter is being treated with urgency, reflecting the broader national concern about protecting citizens from exploitation in the digital space.

The warning highlights Ghana’s growing focus on cybercrime enforcement and digital safety. By making clear that both the originator and those who share such content are culpable, the government is sending a strong message about accountability in the online environment.