The Ghanaian government is considering plans to pursue the extradition of Russian native Yaysteslav Trahov in response to a public outcry from social media users calling for his arrest over allegations of secretly filming Ghanaian women and publishing the clips online.
The announcement was made by Minister of Communications Sam George on Saturday, February 14, 2026, amid an online storm that has kept the name Yaysteslav trending on platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and Telegram channels.
Many Ghanaians took to social media timelines to demand legal action after footage of covert recordings of women circulated quickly through public and private social media networks.
Several short videos involving Yaysteslav, also known as the ‘Russian Man,’ went viral on Thursday February 12, with viewers accusing him of filming females without their consent.
Critics, including officials from Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), expressed disgust with the widely shared content, which violated privacy and dignity, raising concerns about online ethics, consent, and digital safety.
Sam George confirms government’s efforts to extradite the Russian man.
Ghana’s Hon. Sam George confirmed that the government is working with international partners to investigate and prosecute the Russian national, Yen.com.gh also report.
“It is a crime to record a person without their consent and upload it on the internet. Even if you record and keep it on your phone and the person finds it and reports, we will arrest you to face the law,” the Minister told journalists.
He disclosed that the government will activate all available legal and diplomatic channels to secure the suspect’s return to Ghana, including collaboration with INTERPOL and direct engagement with Russian authorities.
“That gentleman will be looked for. We will activate every resource at our disposal, working with INTERPOL… we will request the Russian authority. That is why I have invited the Russian Ambassador to work with our law enforcement. We want the gentleman to be brought back to Ghana, extradited to Ghana for him to face the rigours of our law,” he said
He assured Ghanaians that the administration of President John Dramani Mahama is committed to protecting the rights and dignity of all citizens, regardless of the circumstances surrounding individual cases.
“Ghanaian citizens, irrespective of their decision-making, will be protected by the government. The Government of John Dramani Mahama will ensure that every citizen’s right is protected,” he emphasised.
He stressed that the government will pursue the case to its legal conclusion to serve as a deterrent and prevent similar incidents in the future. “We will not let this go… We will pursue this to its legal conclusion and ensure that this never happens again,” he said.
As of now, no official process for Yaysteslav’s extradition has been announced because it requires formal legal and diplomatic steps, such as submitting an official request and verification to the judiciary for review.
Below is the interview of Sam George over Rusha Man’s possible extradition to Ghana
🚨🇬🇭Government of Ghana to Extradite Russian Man over Ghanaian Women’s Secret Filming- Minister of Communications, Sam George
pic.twitter.com/VUINLThbB2— Uncle Paa Kwesi (@papakwesi_jr) February 14, 2026
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