Sharing explicit videos linked to cybercrime probe could lead to arrest – Government
The government has cautioned that anyone who shares, reposts, or financially benefits from viral intimate videos connected to an ongoing cybercrime probe could face prosecution under Ghanaian law.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Accra on February 18, 2026, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection made it clear that the investigation goes beyond the foreign national suspected of recording the footage. They stressed that any individual, Ghanaian or otherwise, who distributes or amplifies the unlawful material could also be held accountable.
The ministers urged the public to refrain from sharing, downloading, circulating, or monetising the videos, warning that such conduct constitutes an offence under Section 67 of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
Their remarks come after explicit footage allegedly showing a suspected Russian national engaging in sexual acts with Ghanaian women surfaced online. Some of the videos were reportedly uploaded to subscription-based pornographic websites and shared on Telegram without the consent of the women involved.
In an initial response on Monday, the Embassy of Russia in Ghana acknowledged awareness of the reports but stopped short of confirming the claims. Subsequently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov to express the government’s concern and seek cooperation in investigating the matter.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the ambassador indicated he could not verify the suspect’s nationality but assured that Russia is willing to provide relevant information to Ghanaian authorities.
Officials said the matter is being treated as a cybercrime case, with domestic agencies working alongside international partners, including INTERPOL.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has set up a victim support desk to offer psychological and emotional assistance to those affected.
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