Ghana to Seek Extradition of Russian Suspect
Ghana says it intends to seek the extradition of a Russian national accused of secretly recording sexual encounters with several women and sharing the footage online without their consent. African and Russian media have identified the suspect as a self-styled “pick-up artist” and blogger in his 30s who travelled to Ghana and allegedly filmed his interactions with women. Some reports claim he used sunglasses fitted with a hidden camera, although officials have not confirmed that detail. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, said he had summoned the Russian ambassador in Accra to discuss the matter. Earlier, Ghana’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection indicated that preliminary investigations suggested the suspect had likely left the country. The ministry stressed that his departure “does not reduce the seriousness of the alleged conduct […]