Russian Ambassador Summoned Over Alleged Cybercrime Incident Involving Supposed Russian National
The Government of Ghana has formally summoned the Russian Ambassador following concerns about the alleged unlawful online activities of a supposed Russian national accused of publishing explicit images of Ghanaian women without their consent.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana, the Ambassador of the Russia to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, was invited on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, on the instructions of the Foreign Affairs Minister. The meeting aimed to officially convey the government’s strong displeasure over the alleged conduct, which authorities say violates Ghanaian laws and raises serious privacy and cybercrime concerns.
During the discussions, the Ambassador acknowledged the gravity of the situation, particularly the impact on victims’ privacy and d...