The Embassy of Russia in Ghana has confirmed it is aware of reports involving a man described as a Russian national who allegedly filmed and shared intimate videos of Ghanaian women without their consent.

In a statement posted on Facebook, the embassy acknowledged the growing public attention surrounding the controversy, which centres on allegations that the individual, identified on social media as Vyacheslav Trahova, recorded and distributed online scenes of luring Ghanaian women into his apartment and engaging in sexual encounters with them.

“The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Ghana has taken note of the reports in the Ghanaian media on the alleged involvement of a supposedly Russian citizen engaged in sexual activities with some Ghanaian women and recorded and circulated those acts without consent,” Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov’s office simply wrote.

While the embassy acknowledged the reports, it did not confirm whether it had received a formal invitation from the Ghana government for discussions on the matter.

The case has drawn heightened scrutiny from authorities, with the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, stating that he has initiated steps to invite the Russian ambassador for talks.

Mr George has said the focus is not on moral judgments but on potential criminal violations, particularly the alleged non-consensual recording and online publication of intimate content.

According to the minister, law enforcement bodies, including the Cyber Security Authority, are compiling evidence and preparing a case under Ghana’s cybercrime laws. He added that the government may seek international cooperation, including working with Interpol, and could pursue extradition to have the suspect returned to Ghana to face prosecution.

The planned engagement with the Russian envoy is expected to explore avenues for justice and collaboration between both countries’ authorities.

The incident has since ignited broader conversations around digital privacy, consent and cross-border law enforcement, with officials reiterating their commitment to safeguarding the rights of Ghanaian citizens and ensuring accountability where laws may have been breached.