According to reports, the man has been sharing videos involving women from Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and other countries, leading to a heated debate about privacy, consent and the responsible use of technology.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The controversy reportedly began after a series of videos featuring Ghanaian women attracted attention online. As more people looked into the man's online activities, other clips involving women from different African countries reportedly emerged.
The controversy reportedly began after a series of videos featuring Ghanaian women attracted attention online. As more people looked into the man's online activities, other clips involving women from different African countries reportedly emerged.
The videos showed Yaytseslav approaching women in public places such as streets and shopping areas, introducing himself and starting friendly conversations.
In some of the clips, he is heard complimenting the women and asking for their phone numbers. The source reports that some of the women later appeared in private settings with him. Short clips were reportedly shared on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, while longer content was allegedly made available through a private Telegram channel that charged subscribers a monthly fee.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The controversy became even bigger because of questions surrounding how some of the recordings were made. Social media users speculated that Yaytseslav could have been using smart glasses to capture footage without the women realising they were being recorded. The source, however, presents this as speculation rather than a confirmed fact.
Many Kenyans reacted angrily, arguing that agreeing to meet someone or having a private encounter does not automatically mean agreeing to be secretly recorded and have the footage distributed online. Journalist Ferdinand Omondi was among those who raised concerns about the distinction between consent to an encounter and consent to filming or publication.
Other social media users also criticised the way some people were responding to the controversy. Instead of focusing on the alleged recording and distribution of private material, some online discussions appeared to target and shame the women involved.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The issue has also raised wider concerns about the growing use of technology to secretly record people. Academic Stephanie Wescott told CNN that smart glasses can create new risks because people may be recorded without knowing it. She described this as a possible loss of personal control over one's image and privacy.
In some of the clips, he is heard complimenting the women and asking for their phone numbers. The source reports that some of the women later appeared in private settings with him. Short clips were reportedly shared on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, while longer content was allegedly made available through a private Telegram channel that charged subscribers a monthly fee.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The controversy became even bigger because of questions surrounding how some of the recordings were made. Social media users speculated that Yaytseslav could have been using smart glasses to capture footage without the women realising they were being recorded. The source, however, presents this as speculation rather than a confirmed fact.
Many Kenyans reacted angrily, arguing that agreeing to meet someone or having a private encounter does not automatically mean agreeing to be secretly recorded and have the footage distributed online. Journalist Ferdinand Omondi was among those who raised concerns about the distinction between consent to an encounter and consent to filming or publication.
Other social media users also criticised the way some people were responding to the controversy. Instead of focusing on the alleged recording and distribution of private material, some online discussions appeared to target and shame the women involved.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The issue has also raised wider concerns about the growing use of technology to secretly record people. Academic Stephanie Wescott told CNN that smart glasses can create new risks because people may be recorded without knowing it. She described this as a possible loss of personal control over one's image and privacy.
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