The Government of Ghana has vowed to pursue justice following reports that a Russian national allegedly engaged in sexual acts with Ghanaian women, recorded the encounters, and circulated the footage without their consent.

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP) disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, stressing that the alleged perpetrator may no longer be within Ghana’s jurisdiction—but that does not reduce the seriousness of the crime or the state’s commitment to accountability.

“The non-consensual recording and distribution of intimate images is a criminal offence and a clear violation of dignity and privacy,” the Ministry said.

MOGCSP noted that prior efforts to combat image-based sexual abuse—including digital safety initiatives, engagement with online platforms, and reporting/takedown mechanisms—are now being applied to this case.

The Ministry is collaborating with the Ghana Police Service, other security agencies, and international partners, exploring lawful avenues such as cross-border cooperation and mutual legal assistance.

Support services, including psychosocial care and legal assistance, are being coordinated through confidential channels to protect affected individuals. The public can also access toll-free helplines at 0800-800-800, 0800-900-900, and 0800-111-222.

“The Ministry remains committed to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of all persons and ensuring that jurisdictional limitations do not hinder appropriate action,” the statement added, urging the public to exercise caution in online and offline interactions. (The Guardian, excluding headline)

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