The Minister says some of the women found in the videos have lodged complaints about the incident, prompting the immediate investigations into the alleged offences.
Despite the speculation around the incident from the beginning, the Minister has said the man’s identity and nationality have been confirmed, with verification through his passport confirming he is a Russian, contrary to earlier rumours online which suggested otherwise.
Mr. George, addressing the media on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, described the suspect’s conduct as “atrocious”, saying it violates Ghanaian law, undermines the privacy of the victims and disregards their dignity.
Meanwhile, the Russian Ambassador to Ghana had earlier been summoned by the Ghana government to formally express concern over the alleged unlawful and demand for accountability.
The controversy intensified after a viral video surfaced showing a man identified as Yaytseslav interacting with Ghanaian women, some of whom were later shown to have accompanied him to his hotel.
The visuals generated a debate on both social and traditional media, sparking public outrage and calls for action to be taken against the man for exploiting the women without their consent.
