The circulation of intimate videos allegedly involving a Russian national and Ghanaian women has triggered nationwide outrage and serious legal warnings. Authorities and legal analysts have cautioned that anyone who downloads, reposts, forwards, or distributes such explicit content without consent could face criminal prosecution under Ghanaian law.
What The Law Says
Under Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), the non-consensual sharing of intimate images or videos is a criminal offence. The law specifically prohibits the intentional distribution of private sexual content without the consent of the person involved, especially where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Individuals found guilty can face a prison term ranging from one (1) to three (3) years, depending on the severity of the offence and the circumstances surrounding the distribution.
Forwarding Is Also An Offence
Legal experts emphasize that you do not need to be the original recorder of the video to be prosecuted. Simply forwarding the content via WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), or any other digital platform can constitute distribution under the law.
Ghanaians are therefore being strongly advised to avoid engaging with, downloading, or sharing the videos in question.
Privacy, Consent & Digital Responsibility
Consent to intimacy does not equal consent to be filmed, and consent to filming does not equal consent to public distribution. Sharing such material not only violates the law but also causes emotional, psychological, and reputational harm to those involved.
As public debate continues, the key message remains clear: Do not share the videos. Aside from moral and ethical concerns, the legal consequences could include a custodial sentence of up to three years.
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