{"id":15801,"date":"2026-02-18T07:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=15801"},"modified":"2026-02-18T07:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:13:49","slug":"russia-unable-to-verify-nationality-of-man-in-explicit-images-with-ghanaian-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=15801","title":{"rendered":"Russia Unable to Verify Nationality of Man in Explicit Images with Ghanaian Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Russian authorities say they&#8217;re unable to confirm the nationality of the individual at the centre of the publication of sexually explicit images of some Ghanaian women without their consent.<\/p>\n<p>The Foreign Affairs Ministry says the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, was summoned on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, on the instruction of the Foreign Affairs Minister over the conduct of a \u201csupposed Russian national.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the Ministry, the summons was to formally express the \u201cstrong displeasure\u201d of the Government of Ghana at what it described as the \u201catrocious conduct\u201d of the individual, which it said \u201cclearly violates Ghanaian law.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry said Ghana also used the meeting to seek Russia\u2019s cooperation in pursuing justice for the victims, amid concerns over privacy violations and the broader cybercrime implications of the case.<\/p>\n<p>It said Ambassador Berdnikov \u201cacknowledged the violation of the privacy and dignity of the victims, and the larger cybercrime dimensions,\u201d while expressing \u201cthe willingness of the Russian Federation to cooperate with the Republic of Ghana on the matter in issue.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, the Russian Ambassador reportedly told Ghanaian authorities he could not confirm that the individual is Russian.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Russian Ambassador, however, indicated that he is unable to confirm the Russian nationality of the individual at the centre of the intimate viral videos,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry further disclosed that the purported name circulating in the media is not a known Russian name.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10032980411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1676-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"726\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>It said the Ambassador explained that the name rather \u201crepresents an inappropriate or vulgar expression in the Russian language.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry also revealed that the Ambassador raised concerns that the individual may have been involved in similar conduct in other countries.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the Ambassador \u201chighlighted similar activities of the said individual in other countries which had come to the attention of Russian authorities and were being investigated by Russian experts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the uncertainty over the suspect\u2019s nationality, the Ministry said the Russian Embassy has pledged to support Ghana\u2019s efforts to identify, apprehend, and prosecute the individual.<\/p>\n<p>It said Ambassador Berdnikov pledged that the Embassy in Ghana is willing to share information \u201cto facilitate Ghana\u2019s ongoing efforts aimed at apprehending the individual and bringing him to justice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The statement added that the cooperation is being pursued within the context of Ghana-Russia bilateral relations, \u201cdespite the absence of a legally binding extradition treaty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured the public that the government will use all available diplomatic and international tools to secure justice for the victims.<\/p>\n<p>It said it remains committed to leveraging the \u201ccordial bilateral relations between Ghana and Russia,\u201d and will \u201cexplore all international tools and remedies to ensure that justice is secured.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><em>Disclaimer: The content provided on Fish FM Online is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information presented. Fish FM Online and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, nor for any decisions made based on the content available on our platform.<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russian authorities say they&#8217;re unable to confirm the nationality of the individual at the centre of the publication of sexually explicit images of some Ghanaian women without their consent. 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