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Ghana and Kenya Investigate Presumed Russian National for Secretly Recording Sexual Encounters
Ghana investigates a suspected Russian national for secretly recording and sharing intimate videos without consent, with authorities seeking international cooperation and victim support.
- Ghanaian authorities launched an investigation and summoned Russia's ambassador Berdnikov after allegations of secret recordings, acting on a minister's orders.
- As public outrage grew, Ghana's Gender Ministry said non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate images is a criminal offence and a violation of dignity and privacy.
- Tracing digital and financial evidence is central as Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations said authorities are working with the police and international partners.
- Victims are being offered confidential psychosocial and legal support, including toll-free helplines, as public outrage on social media calls for accountability.
- Preliminary information suggests the suspect may be outside Ghana's jurisdiction, prompting exploration of cross-border cooperation as Ambassador Berdnikov acknowledged cybercrime dimensions and expressed Russia's willingness to cooperate.
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