The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested a student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, over publication of obscene material online.

A Police brief said on Friday, February 27, 2026, the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team came across a viral intimate video circulating on social media involving, Hayford, a 23-year-old student, during cyber patrol. 

It said the content was posted on Snapchat public account by the above named @biggforddd123.

The police brief said the recordings involved multiple females, with recordings dating between 2023 and January 26, 2026.

It said the suspect was immediately invited and questioned about the videos, and he admitted to posting them on Wednesday, 25th February, 2026. 

Hayford indicated that they were in response to a TikTok challenge known as “Anti Shakira’s.” 

“He further admitted to recording another sex video in 2023, which he claimed to have sold to an American woman known as Naya, for USD600 equivalent to GH¢6,500 at the time.

One of the women featured in the videos, identified as Portia Ampofo, was also invited to the station for investigation.”

The brief said on the facts established during an interview, the suspect was handed over to the Special Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department headquarters for further investigation.

On the night of March 5, Hayford was released on police enquiry bail as investigations continued.

The brief cautioned the public against posting obsecene and other related materials online, saying the act was against the laws of the land.

“The police will go all out to ensure that the Internet is safe for every Ghanaian,” it said.