The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced that Ghana is seeking an international arrest warrant through INTERPOL for a Russian national accused of publishing sexually explicit images and videos of Ghanaian women without their consent.
Speaking on Wednesday, February 18, the Minister said the request is being processed by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service, working with financial and cybersecurity agencies to compile evidence for international cooperation.
He described the alleged acts as a serious violation of the law and the dignity of victims, stressing that the government would pursue all legal avenues to ensure accountability. According to him, official checks have confirmed the suspect’s nationality as Russian, dispelling earlier speculation on social media.
The government has also formally engaged officials of the Russian Federation to express concern and request cooperation in the investigations.
The case, which drew national attention after a viral video circulated online, has intensified public debate about digital abuse and cybercrime in Ghana. The Minister warned the public against sharing or monetising the explicit content, noting that doing so also constitutes an offence under Ghanaian law.