A man identified only as Yaytseslav has sparked widespread anger online after allegations emerged that he secretly recorded private encounters with women across several African countries and shared the videos on social media.
The controversy began after videos featuring Ghanaian women surfaced online. A deeper review of his social media pages reportedly revealed similar clips involving women from Kenya, South Africa and other African nations.
How the Encounters Happened
In the short clips circulating online, the man is seen approaching women in public places such as streets, shopping malls and markets. He introduces himself politely, compliments them and asks for their phone numbers.
In some videos, he is heard saying: “Hello, what’s your name? You look beautiful. Can you please share your phone number?”
The clips often show him engaging the women in light conversation and brief dancing before inviting them to meet him later. While short edited versions are posted on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, he reportedly offers longer versions through a paid subscription channel on Telegram.
The most disturbing claim, according to critics, is that the women were allegedly recorded without knowing they were being filmed, especially during private moments.
Smart Glasses Speculation
Online users began speculating that the man may have used smart glasses to record the women discreetly. He was seen wearing glasses that resemble Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, developed by Meta Platforms in partnership with Ray-Ban.
The glasses allow users to take photos, record high-quality video, livestream and interact with artificial intelligence tools. They also have a small LED light that activates during recording.
In a statement to CNN, Meta said the glasses are designed with safety features, including a recording indicator light and tamper detection to prevent users from covering the light. The company added that its terms of service prohibit harmful activities such as harassment or violating privacy rights.
However, critics argue that such devices can still be misused.
Public Reaction and Legal Concerns
The case has triggered strong reactions online, with many calling for the man’s arrest.
Journalist Ferdinand Omondi described the situation as sexual exploitation. He emphasized that even if adults agreed to meet or engage in private acts, that does not mean they consented to being filmed or having the videos shared publicly.
“Consent to sex is not consent to filming. Consent to filming is not consent to publication,” he wrote.
Other commentators condemned the online mockery directed at the women, saying the focus should be on the alleged violation of privacy rather than shaming the victims.
Social commentator Sholla Ard warned that predators often exploit trust, curiosity and politeness. “Skin color, nationality or charm does not equal safety,” he noted.
Growing Concern Over Digital Exploitation
Experts say the case reflects a broader trend of so-called “manfluencers” who create content by targeting women and portraying them as conquests for online attention.
Stephanie Wescott, a lecturer at Monash University in Australia, told CNN that covert filming represents a gendered misuse of technology. She warned that such acts strip women of bodily autonomy without their knowledge.
The controversy has reignited debate about digital privacy, consent and the misuse of wearable technology. Many Kenyans online are demanding swift investigations and stronger protections against non-consensual recording and distribution of intimate content.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on whether investigations have been launched.
As the story continues to unfold, the case has raised serious questions about consent, privacy rights and the growing power of digital tools in public and private spaces.
