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February 17, 2026
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DCI probes alleged secret filming of intimate videos by a Russian national in Kenya

DCI probes alleged secret filming of intimate videos by a Russian national in Kenya

DCI begins inquiry into alleged non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate videos by Russian national, urges victims and witnesses to record statements; says act carries criminal liability...

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has launched an investigation into a Russian national accused of secretly filming intimate videos of Kenyan women and circulating them online. This comes after reports of alleged non-consensual recording, which the DCI has highlighted as a violation of privacy and a form of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

  • The investigation involves a specialised Cybercrime and gender-based violence investigations unit to gather evidence and coordinate with international law enforcement.
  • The DCI has urged affected victims to record statements at their headquarters and warned the public against circulating the videos, citing potential criminal liability.
  • Online reports suggest the Russian national used sunglasses fitted with a camera to film encounters in Kenya and possibly Ghana before circulating them on social media.

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