In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 17, the Ministry said the Ambassador was invited on the instruction of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to respond to the actions of a “suspected Russian national” believed to be linked to the viral leak.

The Ministry explained that the summons was intended to formally communicate the government’s “strong displeasure” over what it described as the “atrocious conduct” of the individual involved.

It emphasised that the act constitutes a clear violation of Ghanaian law and noted that Ghana is seeking the cooperation of Russian authorities to ensure justice for the affected victims.

During the meeting, Ambassador Berdnikov acknowledged the breach of the victims’ privacy and dignity and drew attention to the wider cybercrime implications of the incident.

The statement added that he expressed the Russian Federation’s willingness to collaborate with Ghana in addressing the issue. However, he indicated that he was unable to confirm the nationality of the individual associated with the leaked intimate videos.