RUSSIAN EMBASSY ACKNOWLEDGES REPORTS ON ALLEGED SECRET RECORDING S3XUAL ACTIVITIES WITH GHANAIAN WOMEN
Ghana moves to pursue accountability under cybersecurity laws as public outrage grows
The Russian Embassy in Ghana says it has taken note of media reports alleging that a supposed Russian citizen secretly recorded intimate encounters with Ghanaian women without their consent.
In a brief statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, February 16, 2026, the embassy said it had “taken note of the reports in the Ghanaian media on the alleged involvement of a supposedly Russian citizen engaged in sexual activities with some Ghanaian women and recorded those acts without consent.”
The diplomatic mission did not confirm the identity or nationality of the individual involved, nor did it indicate whether it had independently verified the claims or formally engaged Ghanaian authorities on the matter.
The embassy’s acknowledgment comes after days of intense public debate following the circulation of viral clips allegedly showing a foreign man recording intimate encounters with multiple Ghanaian women without their knowledge.
According to various reports, the individual widely referred to online as “Yaytseslav” or Vyacheslav Trahov is described as a self-styled pick-up artist and blogger. He is alleged to have used concealed recording devices, including camera-equipped sunglasses, to secretly film sexual encounters.
The footage was reportedly shared on platforms such as TikTok and other private online channels, triggering widespread concern about privacy violations, digital exploitation and consent. Ghanaian authorities have strongly condemned the alleged acts.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection described the reported non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate content as a serious violation of dignity and privacy, stressing that such actions constitute criminal offences under Ghanaian law.
The Ministry noted that although the suspect is believed to have left the country, that “does not reduce the seriousness of the alleged conduct or the State’s responsibility to pursue accountability.”
Separately, the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, confirmed that government has initiated processes to seek the extradition of the alleged suspect to face justice in Ghana.
The Minister has also summoned the Russian Ambassador for discussions and indicated that Ghana is engaging international law enforcement bodies, including Interpol, as part of efforts to advance the investigation.
Under Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), the recording, possession or distribution of intimate images without full consent is a criminal offence. Convictions can attract severe penalties, including substantial fines and prison terms.
The case has reignited national conversations about digital safety, consent, and the protection of women against exploitation in the age of social media.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as official processes continue.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
