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Confusion deepens as Russian authorities deny knowledge of the viral "Russian" man accused of secretly filming women, forcing Kenyan and Ghanaian detectives to hunt for the true identity of the suspect.

The saga of the viral "Russian" man has taken a bizarre diplomatic turn. Just as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) closes in on the suspect accused of secretly filming Kenyan women, the Russian Embassy has thrown a curveball that complicates the entire narrative: they cannot confirm he is even one of their own.
The individual, known online by the handle "Yaytseslav," became public enemy number one on Kenyan social media after explicit videos surfaced showing him engaging with unsuspecting women while wearing what appeared to be recording glasses. The outrage was immediate, with calls for his arrest and deportation echoing from Nairobi to Accra.
However, as investigators in Kenya and Ghana dig deeper, the suspect’s identity is unraveling. Sources indicate that the Russian authorities have clarified that the name "Yaytseslav" is likely a pseudonym—and a vulgar one at that—and they have no record of a citizen by that name matching his description. This raises the question: is he a ghost, a fraud, or a man using a fake identity to evade justice across borders?
"As investigations continue, authorities in Kenya and Ghana are determined to unravel the true identity of the suspect," a source close to the probe stated. The denial from Moscow adds a layer of intrigue. If he is not Russian, who is he? And if he is using a fake passport, how has he been traversing African borders with such ease?
The case has ignited a fierce debate about technology-facilitated gender-based violence. The suspect used smart glasses—indistinguishable from ordinary eyewear to the untrained eye—to violate the privacy of women in public and private spaces.
For now, the "Fresh Twist" is that the villain of the week remains a man with no face and no confirmed name. But with the DCI and Interpol now likely involved, his anonymity is living on borrowed time.
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