Sam George, Minister for Communications, has warned the public against sharing illegal digital content, citing the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Act, 2021 (Act 1038), and reiterated the government’s commitment to securing justice for victims.
The caution follows the circulation of viral videos showing a man, identified as Yaytseslav, interacting with Ghanaian women, some of whom were reportedly later seen accompanying him to a hotel.
Addressing the media alongside officials from the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Sam George stressed that anyone who shares, downloads, circulates, or monetises such content is committing a criminal offence.
“This is an opportunity to caution the public, do not share, download, circulate or monetize the illegal content. Doing so constitutes a criminal offence and makes you liable for prosecution under Act 1038,” he stated.
He further assured that the government under President John Dramani Mahama is fully committed to protecting victims.
“President John Dramani Mahama’s government remains absolutely resolute in protecting victims, safeguarding the dignity and privacy of our citizens and ensuring that justice is pursued through all lawful means available to us, whether domestically or through international cooperation,” the minister said.
Addressing the victims affected by the incident, Sam George emphasised that spreading illegal digital content deepens their trauma and urged the public to act responsibly online.
“The government stands with the victims and will use every legal avenue to ensure justice is served,” he added.
Source: Starrfm.comgh/Abigail Praise Pabai
