Russia pledges cooperation with Ghana in secret-recording case involving Russian man
The Russian government has reaffirmed its willingness to cooperate with Ghanaian authorities over the case of Russian national Vladislav Aleksandrovich Liulkov, while highlighting the need for a formal extradition agreement between the two countries.
Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Andrei Ordash, described the matter as a priority for Russian law-enforcement agencies and said any investigation should be handled through established legal channels and cooperation between the relevant authorities in both countries.
Speaking in an interview with Diplomatic Times, the ambassador said Russia condemns actions that violate the rights, dignity and privacy of individuals, adding that the case should be addressed in accordance with the laws of both countries and existing international obligations.
Liulkov, who has also been identified in media reports by the online name Yaytseslav Truhov, is accused of secretly recording intimate encounters with Ghanaian women using camera-equipped smart glasses and allegedly distributing the footage online without their consent. Similar allegations involving women in other countries, including Kenya, have also surfaced.
The allegations have attracted significant public attention in Ghana, where authorities reportedly began diplomatic and legal efforts earlier this year to seek his return after concerns emerged that he had left the country.
However, Ambassador Ordash did not indicate whether Liulkov had been located, detained or subjected to any extradition proceedings. His comments focused on cooperation between law-enforcement agencies rather than any specific action taken against the suspect.
The case has also renewed discussions about the absence of a dedicated extradition framework between Ghana and Russia. During recent engagements in Moscow, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed that both countries had agreed to work towards an extradition and mutual legal assistance arrangement.
Such an agreement would provide a legal framework for cooperation on criminal investigations, evidence sharing and extradition requests. Legal experts note, however, that the existence of a treaty alone would not guarantee the return of any suspect, as extradition requests remain subject to domestic laws, judicial review and due-process requirements.
The case remains under scrutiny as authorities in both countries continue to explore available legal options.
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