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Russian 'pick-up artist' accused of secretly filming women in Ghana

Russian 'pick-up artist' accused of secretly filming women in Ghana

Summary

A Russian man is accused of secretly filming women during sexual encounters in Ghana and sharing the videos online without their consent. Ghana has asked Russia to extradite him for trial, but Russia typically does not extradite its citizens. Ghana's Cybersecurity Act states that sharing explicit images without consent can lead to severe legal penalties.

Key Facts

  • A Russian man is accused of secretly filming women in Ghana and sharing the videos online.
  • Ghana is seeking to extradite the man from Russia to face charges.
  • The man reportedly used sunglasses with a camera to record the encounters.
  • Ghana's technology minister has discussed the situation with the Russian ambassador.
  • Under Ghana's Cybersecurity Act, publishing explicit images without consent can result in up to 25 years in prison.
  • Ghana is actively addressing online abuse, including non-consensual image sharing.
  • The man reportedly engaged in similar activities in Kenya.
  • Russia generally does not extradite its citizens to other countries.
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