The Government of Ghana held a high-level meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Sergei Berdnikov, over ongoing investigations into a Russian national accused of secretly recording Ghanaian women and distributing the footage online without their consent.
The meeting, which forms part of the government’s efforts to formally brief the Russian Embassy and deepen diplomatic cooperation as investigations continue, was led by the Minister for Communication, Digitalisation and Technology, Mr Samuel Nartey George, and the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey.
According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Communication, Digitalisation and Technology dated Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Ghana’s cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies found that the suspect allegedly recorded private encounters without consent and monetised them online.
The statement continued: “Authorities are currently tracing both digital footprints and financial transactions connected to the case.”
The Ministers stressed that the issue is not about private relationships but constitutes a criminal offence under Section 67 of the Cyber security Act, 2020 (Act 1038), which criminalises the non-consensual recording and dissemination of intimate images.
“They added that investigations extend to any individuals, whether foreign or Ghanaian, who may have redistributed the illegal material,” the statement warned.
Recognising the cross-border nature of the matter, the government has activated international co-operation mechanisms, engaging INTERPOL and other relevant security agencies as part of ongoing efforts.
The statement noted that while Ghana upholds respect for the sovereign legal processes of the Russian Federation, the government remains resolute in its constitutional duty to protect its citizens and will pursue all lawful avenues to ensure justice is served.
Ambassador Berdnikov acknowledged receipt of the brief and said the matter would be forwarded to Moscow, noting that, despite no extradition treaty with Ghana, the alleged act is a criminal offence under Russian law, and assured continued diplomatic cooperation.
“In his response, Ambassador Berdnikov acknowledged receipt of the formal brief and indicated that the matter would be communicated to authorities in Moscow.
“He noted that although there is no extradition treaty between Ghana and Russia, the alleged conduct would equally be considered a criminal offence under Russian law, assuring Ghana of continued diplomatic cooperation,” the statement read.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has also established a victim support desk staffed with clinical professionals to provide confidential psychological and emotional assistance to affected individuals.
