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The Ghanaian government has initiated processes to extradite a foreign national accused of secretly recording and distributing intimate videos of Ghanaian women without their consent. Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that authorities will pursue the suspect through diplomatic and legal channels to ensure he faces prosecution in Ghana under the Cybersecurity laws.
“We want the gentleman to come to Ghana, to be brought back to Ghana, extradited to Ghana, for him to face the rigors of our law,” Mr. George stated in an interview with Newsmen.
The Minister disclosed that he has already directed his ministry to formally engage the Russian Ambassador as part of diplomatic efforts to secure cooperation from Russian authorities. “Yesterday, I caused the ministry to send an invitation to the Russian Ambassador. I intend to see him this week and have a conversation with him,” he said, adding that the government is taking “a very strong view” of the matter.
The case involves a foreign national who allegedly lured Ghanaian women, recorded intimate encounters without their consent, and subsequently published the videos online, reportedly for financial gain. According to Mr. George, the issue is not about moral judgement or the private choices of adults, but about criminal conduct.
“What the cyber security authority is interested in, and my ministry is interested in, is in the non-consensual sharing of the videos that were posted online. That is a crime,” he stressed.
He explained that while consenting adults are free to make personal decisions, recording someone without their knowledge and distributing such material constitutes a criminal offence under Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act.
“It is a crime to record a person without their consent… and you go and post it on a website for financial gain,” he said.
The Minister indicated that Ghana will activate every available legal and international cooperation mechanism, including collaboration with Interpol, to ensure the suspect is returned.
“My team at cyber security is building a full docket… we will make a representation before the courts, trial him in absentia and get judgment if he fails to show up. But we will not let this go,” he assured.
Mr. George further pledged that the rights of Ghanaian citizens will be protected regardless of the circumstances surrounding the incident. “Ghanaian citizens, irrespective of their decision making, will be protected by their government,” he said.
The Minister also referenced a statement issued by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, noting that many of the victims are women and that the matter is being treated with urgency.
While assuring the public of firm legal action, Mr. George urged citizens to exercise caution in their personal interactions, particularly in an era where digital tools can easily be misused.
