The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team under the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested a 23-year-old student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, for allegedly publishing obscene material online, contrary to Section 280 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
According to the Police, the team came across intimate videos involving the suspect while conducting routine cyber patrol on Friday, February 27, 2026. The videos, which had gone viral on social media, were reportedly posted on a public Snapchat account with the username @biggforddd123.Investigators say the recordings involved multiple women and were filmed between 2023 and January 26, 2026.
The suspect was subsequently invited by the Police for questioning, during which he admitted to posting the videos on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He told investigators that the posts were in response to a TikTok challenge known as “Anti Shakira’s.”
He also admitted recording another sex video in 2023, which he claimed to have sold to an American woman identified as Naya for $600, an amount he said was equivalent to about GH¢6,500 at the time.One of the women featured in the videos, identified as Portia Ampofo, was also invited by the Police to assist with investigations.
Following preliminary investigations, the suspect was handed over to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters for further inquiries.
Police said the suspect was later granted enquiry bail on Thursday night as investigations continue.
The Police have meanwhile cautioned the public against posting obscene and related materials online, stressing that such acts are criminal offences under the laws of Ghana.
They added that law enforcement agencies will continue to monitor online platforms to ensure the internet remains safe for all Ghanaians.
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