Ghana Activates INTERPOL Against Russian National Accused Of Secretly Recording S£xual Encounters With Women
Ghana Activates INTERPOL Against Russian National Accused Of Secretly Recording Sexual Encounters With Women
The move, authorities say, forms part of a broader diplomatic and law enforcement effort to hold the suspect accountable under Ghanaian law.
The Ghana Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has activated international legal action through INTERPOL to ensure that a Russian national accused of secretly recording sexual encounters with Ghanaian women without their consent can be made to face justice if he travels outside the Russian Federation.
The move, authorities say, forms part of a broader diplomatic and law enforcement effort to hold the suspect accountable under Ghanaian law.
In a statement on Wednesday after a joint ministerial meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, said the government is determined to pursue the case through every lawful channel available.
“Working with the Ghana Police CID, we have activated international legal action through INTERPOL to ensure that once the individual sets foot outside Russia, we have a legal route to make him answer for his actions within Ghana,” he stated.
The suspect, identified as Vladislav Luilkov, is alleged to have engaged in the non-consensual recording of Ghanaian women and distributing the footage online without their permission.
Authorities say preliminary investigations indicate that some of the material may have been monetised on digital platforms.
“This is not a matter of morality or private relationships,” the Minister emphasised. “It is a clear criminal offence under Section 67 of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), which prohibits the non-consensual recording and dissemination of intimate images.”
According to the government, the case has significant cross-border dimensions, prompting diplomatic engagement with Russian authorities.
Mr. George, together with the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, held high-level talks with the Russian Ambassador, H.E. Sergei Berdnikov, to formally brief him on the ongoing investigations.
“We had very fruitful deliberations where we presented information available to us in relation to the Russian national alleged to have engaged in non-consensual recording of ladies,” Mr. George said. “We reiterate our commitment to using all legal means at our disposal to ensure that the law is upheld and the protections of Ghanaian citizens are enforced at all times.”
In response, the Russian Ambassador acknowledged receipt of Ghana’s formal brief and assured the ministers that the information would be transmitted to authorities in Moscow.
While noting that there is no extradition treaty between Ghana and Russia, he indicated that the alleged conduct would also constitute a criminal offence under Russian law and pledged continued diplomatic cooperation.
Government officials stressed that investigations remain ongoing, with cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies tracing digital and financial evidence linked to the case.
Authorities also warned the public against sharing or redistributing the alleged intimate content, cautioning that such actions constitute criminal offences under Ghanaian law.
“The public is urged to refrain from sharing or redistributing the illegal material,” the statement said. “Anyone found culpable will face the full rigours of the law.”
President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, the ministers added, remains committed to safeguarding the dignity, privacy and rights of citizens.
“We will pursue all lawful avenues to ensure justice is served,” Mr. George affirmed.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has set up a victim support desk staffed with clinical professionals to provide psychological and emotional assistance to affected individuals, assuring victims that all services will be handled in strict confidence.
