Ghana has released the passport of 36-year-old Russian national, Vladislav Luilkov, accused of secretly filming and distributing intimate images of Ghanaian women without their consent. The country's Communication Minister, Sam George, announced that Ghana is working with Interpol to ensure Luilkov faces charges.
Luilkov, a self-styled "pick-up artist" and online blogger, allegedly used concealed equipment, possibly sunglasses with a camera, to record his encounters with women in Ghana and other African countries, including Kenya. The Ghanaian government has summoned the Russian ambassador to discuss the case and is seeking extradition.
*Key Developments:*
- Ghana's Cybersecurity Act 2020 prohibits non-consensual sharing of intimate images, with penalties of up to 25 years in prison.
- The government is preparing to prosecute Luilkov in absentia if extradition efforts fail.
- The case has sparked widespread debate and calls for action against online exploitation.
Ghana's Minister of Gender, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, emphasized the government's commitment to protecting women's rights and pursuing accountability.
Luilkov, a self-styled "pick-up artist" and online blogger, allegedly used concealed equipment, possibly sunglasses with a camera, to record his encounters with women in Ghana and other African countries, including Kenya. The Ghanaian government has summoned the Russian ambassador to discuss the case and is seeking extradition.
*Key Developments:*
- Ghana's Cybersecurity Act 2020 prohibits non-consensual sharing of intimate images, with penalties of up to 25 years in prison.
- The government is preparing to prosecute Luilkov in absentia if extradition efforts fail.
- The case has sparked widespread debate and calls for action against online exploitation.
Ghana's Minister of Gender, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, emphasized the government's commitment to protecting women's rights and pursuing accountability.
