MUYAD Social Services, a leading social welfare non-governmental organization in Ghana, has issued an urgent public warning against the circulation of videos and images featuring Ghanaian women involved in the trending “Yaytseslav” case.
The organization’s call comes in response to a surge in social media activity following the leak of several videos on February 12, 2026. The footage involves a man identified as Yaytseslav, who claims to be a Russian national.
Protecting Victim Dignity
In a formal statement released on Monday, February 16, MUYAD Social Services expressed deep concern over the continued sharing, reposting, and commentary surrounding the explicit content. The NGO emphasized that the victims are being subjected to “fresh trauma, public ridicule, and social stigmatization” every time the footage is shared.
”Protecting their privacy is not just a matter of empathy; it is a fundamental requirement for their psychological recovery and personal safety,” the statement read.
Legal Warning: Prison Sentences
MUYAD further reminded the public that the act of sharing such content is a criminal offense under Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038). The organization highlighted that distributing non-consensual intimate images or content that violates privacy carries severe legal penalties, including a prison term of not less than one year and not more than three years.
Crucially, the NGO warned that legal action can be taken against anyone who “re-shares” or “forwards” the material on digital platforms. Under the law, the act of distribution is a crime regardless of whether the individual was the original creator of the video.
Call to Action
MUYAD Social Services is urging the public to take the following steps to protect the affected individuals and avoid prosecution:
Delete Immediately: Remove any such videos from WhatsApp, Telegram, X, and Facebook. Do not forward them to groups or individuals.
Report Content: Use the reporting tools on social media platforms to have the videos taken down for privacy violations.
Support Investigations: Allow the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and law enforcement agencies to conduct their work without further compromising the dignity of the victims.
”Let us focus our collective efforts on supporting the affected women rather than contributing to their exploitation,” the organization stated.
MUYAD Social Services, known for its advocacy for the rights of women and children in Ghana, affirmed its commitment to providing support services to those affected by the incident while closely monitoring the situation.
Story by: Henry George Martinson
