Accra, Ghana — Ghana’s Foreign Ministry on 17 Feb summoned Russian ambassador Sergei Berdnikov over sexually-explicit material posted online that depicts Ghanaian women without their consent, according to official statements released overnight.
The ministry said it used the meeting to convey “strong displeasure” and to request Moscow’s assistance in identifying the uploader, described in local reports only as “a man believed to be Russian. ” The clips, which circulated on at least three social platforms this month, appear to show intimate encounters recorded secretly; investigators note the faces of the women are clearly visible.
Sharing such images is an offence under Ghana’s 2020 Cybersecurity Act, carrying a possible three-year prison term.
Official statements indicate Berdnikov acknowledged the gravity of the complaint and pledged that Russian cyber — crime units would share any data they obtain.
The ambassador added, according to the same statements, that preliminary checks have not confirmed the suspect’s nationality and that similar files have been traced to IP addresses outside Russia, prompting a parallel inquiry.
No extradition treaty exists between the two countries, leaving any future prosecution dependent on mutual legal — assistance channels. Women’s-rights advocates contacted on 18 Feb welcomed the diplomatic move but urged quicker removal of the content and expanded counselling for victims.
The ministry says it is preparing a formal notice to platform operators and has opened a national cyber — tip line for further reports.
Relations between Accra and Moscow remain outwardly cordial; officials stressed the protest concerns “a criminal matter, not a bilateral dispute. ” Further details are expected once joint technical reviews are complete.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
