Ministry of Gender responds to alleged sharing of intimate videos by foreign national

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has confirmed that it is collaborating with security agencies and international partners following reports that a foreign national allegedly recorded and shared intimate videos of Ghanaian women without their consent.

In a statement issued by its Public Affairs Unit on February 14, 2026, the Ministry acknowledged reports involving a foreign national who allegedly engaged in sexual activities with some Ghanaian women and recorded and circulated the content without their consent.

The Ministry noted that preliminary information suggests the alleged individual, reportedly Russian, may currently be outside Ghana’s jurisdiction. However, it emphasized that this does not diminish the seriousness of the allegations.

“Preliminary information indicates that the individual may not currently be within the country’s jurisdiction. This, however, does not reduce the seriousness of the alleged conduct or the State’s responsibility to pursue accountability,” the statement said.

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The Ministry further stressed that the non-consensual recording and distribution of intimate images is a criminal offence and constitutes a violation of privacy and dignity under Ghanaian law.

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

It also highlighted that prior to these recent reports, the Ministry had already been working with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Innovations and related agencies to address image-based sexual abuse.

“It is important to state that, before these reports, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection had already been working with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Innovations and its relevant agencies on measures to prevent and respond to image-based sexual abuse,” the statement added.

These ongoing initiatives include digital safety programs, engagement with online platforms, and mechanisms for reporting and removing abusive content, all of which are now being applied to this case.

The Ministry confirmed that it is working closely with the Ghana Police Service, other security institutions, and international partners to ensure the matter is thoroughly investigated.

It also reminded the public to exercise caution in their interactions both online and offline.

“We also wish to remind the public to exercise caution in their interactions both online and offline. The Ministry remains committed to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of all persons and to ensuring that jurisdictional limits do not prevent appropriate action.”

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