The identity of the man at the centre of the non-consensual intimate video scandal involving Ghanaian women has been officially confirmed as Vladislav
The identity of the man at the centre of the non-consensual intimate video scandal involving Ghanaian women has been officially confirmed as Vladislav Aleksandrovich Liulkov, a 36-year-old Russian citizen, following verification of his international passport.
Ghanaian authorities have now initiated steps to secure an international arrest warrant through INTERPOL, as diplomatic and law enforcement channels remain fully activated.
The confirmation ends days of speculation surrounding the suspect’s identity and nationality.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, disclosed the development on Facebook, where he published images of Liulkov’s verified passport documentation.
The passport, bearing number 77 7784005 and issued on December 9, 2025, confirms Liulkov as a citizen of the Russian Federation.
It lists his full name as Vladislav Aleksandrovich Liulkov, with a date of birth of September 19, 1989, and indicates that he was born in the Uzbek SSR, a former Soviet republic.
The passport remains valid until December 9, 2035.
This confirmation directly addresses earlier doubts raised by the Russian Embassy in Accra.
Russia’s Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, had previously suggested that the name circulating in media reports did not correspond to a known Russian identity and might even be a vulgar or misleading expression in the Russian language.
The release of the official passport documentation has now put those doubts to rest.
The update was announced during a joint press conference involving the Ministry of Communication and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, where ministers outlined the government’s coordinated response to what they described as a gross violation of the privacy and dignity of Ghanaian women.
Government sources confirmed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is actively pursuing an international arrest warrant through INTERPOL, underscoring Ghana’s determination to ensure accountability regardless of the suspect’s location.
Authorities noted that the case’s cross-border nature has necessitated extensive international cooperation, including diplomatic engagement and coordination with global law enforcement agencies.
The verification of Liulkov’s nationality marks a significant milestone in an investigation that has already triggered high-level diplomatic action.
Earlier, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, summoned Ambassador Berdnikov on February 17 to formally convey Ghana’s strong displeasure over the incident and to demand cooperation in bringing the suspect to justice.
Following that meeting, the Russian Ambassador acknowledged receipt of Ghana’s formal protest and assured authorities that the matter would be forwarded to officials in Moscow.
He also indicated that although Ghana and Russia do not have an extradition treaty, the alleged conduct would equally constitute a criminal offence under Russian law.
Meanwhile, the government has issued a strong warning to the public to desist from sharing or redistributing the illegal images and videos, stressing that doing so constitutes a criminal offence under Ghanaian law and further traumatizes victims.
At the same briefing, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, announced that a dedicated victim support desk has been established to provide confidential psychological and emotional care to affected persons.
“To victims affected by this act, the Ministry has set up a victim support desk fully equipped with clinical professionals to provide all the psychological and emotional support you need. Be assured that all these will be done in confidence,” she said.
Speaking on the sidelines of the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Dr Lartey further appealed to the public to stop circulating the illicit content, warning of its devastating impact.
“You might think it is fun sharing it, but people can lose their lives because of that. Their entire future can be wiped away,” she cautioned.
She also rejected victim-blaming narratives, urging compassion and empathy.
“People fall, but the good thing is that they gather the courage to rise again. Let’s give these people the opportunity to rise.”
Under Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, 2020, the publication or distribution of intimate images without full consent carries a penalty of up to 25 years’ imprisonment.
As investigations continue, authorities have encouraged any additional victims who have not yet come forward to contact the Ministry of Gender’s support desk for confidential assistance.
The government has assured the public that further updates will be provided as diplomatic and law enforcement efforts progress.
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