Identity of Russian who Exploited Ghanaian Woman Revealed

The Ministry for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has identified the Russian national at the centre of non-consensual recording and sharing of his intimate period with dozens of Ghanaian women as Vladislav Luilkov.

As part of the government of Ghana’s effort to investigate and ensure accountability, it said the sector Minister, Samuel Nartey George, MP and the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey held a high-level meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, HE Sergei Berdnikov, on Wednesday.

The Ministry is treating the matter as a cybercrime under Ghanaian law, as the suspect allegedly recorded private encounters without consent for publication and subsequently monetised the content through online platforms.

“Authorities have initiated steps to trace digital and financial evidence linked to the case. The Ministers emphasised that the matter is not one of morality or private relationships but a clear criminal offence under Section 67 of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038),” it said in a statement.

According to the Ministry, a diplomatic and international law enforcement cooperation, including engagement with INTERPOL and relevant security agencies, has been triggered.

In his response, the Russian Ambassador acknowledged receipt of the formal brief and confirmed that the information would be transmitted to authorities in Moscow.

He noted that while there is no extradition treaty between Ghana and Russia, the alleged conduct would also be considered criminal under Russian law and assured Ghana of continued diplomatic cooperation.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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