Sam George Issues Strong Warning: Sharing Russian-Linked Explicit Videos Is a Criminal Offence
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- Sam Nartey George warns the public not to share, download, or circulate explicit videos secretly recorded by a Russian national
- The government is actively tracing and securing digital and financial evidence linked to the viral videos
- Authorities are working to support victims while pursuing legal action against all involved
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has cautioned the public against sharing, downloading, or circulating explicit videos involving some Ghanaian women that were secretly recorded and allegedly distributed by a Russian national.
He described the circulation of such content as a criminal offence and warned that anyone found sharing or monetising the videos could face legal consequences.
Speaking at a press conference with officials from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Minister disclosed that the government has begun steps to trace and secure digital and financial evidence linked to the viral footage.
“The Government has initiated steps to trace and secure relevant digital and financial evidence,” he stated, adding that investigations will not only target the foreign national at the centre of the controversy but also individuals who help distribute the material.
Mr. George stressed that Ghanaian citizens who share, rebroadcast, or redistribute the videos will equally be held accountable under the law. He urged the public to refrain from engaging with the content in any form.
“Do not share, download, circulate, or monetise this illegal content. Doing so constitutes a criminal offence,” he warned.
The caution follows the emergence of viral videos showing a man identified as Yaytseslav interacting with Ghanaian women, some of whom were reportedly seen accompanying him to his hotel. The footage quickly spread across social media, sparking public outrage and renewed calls for firm action against online sexual exploitation.
Authorities say efforts are underway to provide support for affected victims while pursuing all legal avenues against those responsible for producing and distributing the content.
