The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a strong warning to the public over the circulation of sexually explicit videos and photographs involving Senior High School (SHS) students, cautioning that offenders could face lengthy prison sentences.
In a public notice released on Monday, December 15, 2025, the Authority described the sharing of such material as a serious criminal offence under Ghanaian law.
The CSA explained that the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 Act 1038 strictly prohibits the creation, possession and distribution of indecent images of children, whether through mobile phones, computers or online platforms.
The warning comes amid growing concerns about the rapid spread of explicit content on social media and messaging platforms, often without regard for the long-term harm caused to victims.
According to the Authority, children featured in such materials suffer lasting emotional, psychological and social consequences, making the offence particularly grave.
In its notice, the CSA reminded individuals, bloggers and media platforms that ignorance of the law does not excuse wrongdoing.
It stressed that sharing content for curiosity, entertainment or online engagement still amounts to a criminal act when it involves minors.
“The public is hereby reminded that it is a crime to share indecent videos and images of children, as Section 62 of the Cybersecurity Act states clearly that a person shall not take, produce, publish, stream or possess an indecent image of a child on any electronic device,” the Authority said.
The CSA further cautioned that anyone found guilty faces a minimum jail term of five years, with the possibility of up to ten years imprisonment.
It urged the public to act responsibly online, report harmful content through the appropriate channels and prioritise the safety and dignity of children at all times.
