Police have arrested a 23-year-old student named Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford. He is accused of sharing obscene videos on the internet.
The arrest was made by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Ghana Police Service. This team works under the Inspector-General of Police.
Authorities stated that the student is being held for allegedly publishing obscene material online. This action is said to be against the law.
The specific law allegedly broken is Section 280 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
According to the police, their team found intimate videos that reportedly involve the student. These videos were the reason for the investigation.
The student has been taken into custody. The police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to tackle online criminal activity in Ghana.