The viral saga of Yaytseslav (also known as Vyacheslav Trahov), a man claiming Russian nationality, has ignited fierce debate across Kenya, Ghana, and broader African online communities. In recent weeks, videos have surfaced showing him approaching women in public spaces—such as malls and streets in Nairobi and Accra—engaging them in brief conversations, exchanging contacts, and, in many cases, having them visit his accommodations shortly afterward for intimate encounters. Portions of these interactions, including private moments, have been shared online, reportedly via TikTok, Telegram channels, and other platforms, often for monetization.
The content has provoked widespread outrage, with critics accusing him of privacy violations, non-consensual recording (allegedly using devices like Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses), exploitation, and potentially distributing intimate material without permission. Calls for his arrest have echoed loudly, particularly in Ghana, where some reports suggest authorities are investigating or that his TikTok account has been banned amid backlash, and in Kenya, where social media users and commentators have demanded accountability under local laws on privacy and cybercrimes. Yet amid the condemnation, a provocative counter-narrative has emerged in some quarters: that the episodes merely highlight what some describe as “loose morals” among certain Kenyan working women (and their counterparts elsewhere), and that exposing this reality—however crudely—serves a public interest rather than warranting criminal prosecution.
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