DCI Swings Into Action After Viral Videos Involving Russian National and Kenyan Women

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an inquiry following reports of the non-consensual recording and subsequent circulation of intimate videos involving Kenyan women, and the primary suspect in the case is identified as a Russian national.

In a press statement dated February 17, 2026, the DCI expressed concerns over these acts, characterizing them as serious violations of privacy, personal dignity, and constitutional rights.

“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has noted with grave concern the alleged non-consensual recording and subsequent circulation of intimate videos involving Kenyan women by a suspected Russian national,” DCI stated.

The DCI further classified the conduct as technology-facilitated gender-based violence and exploitation, noting potential offenses under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act and the Penal Code.

“The DCI strongly condemns these reported acts, which constitute serious violations of privacy, personal dignity, and the rights of victims as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya. Such conduct also amounts to technology-facilitated gender-based violence, exploitation, and potential offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the Penal Code, and other relevant statutes protecting women and children,” the statement stated.

DCI’s comprehensive inquiry into the matter

According to DCI, they have activated specialized cybercrime and gender-based violence investigation units to gather evidence, trace digital footprints, and identify the suspect.

Further, they have coordination with international law enforcement partners and relevant foreign authorities, given the cross-border elements involved and Pursuit of any individuals or entities involved in the recording, dissemination, or further circulation of the harmful content.

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The DCI has urged victims and witnesses to come forward and record statements at the DCI headquarters, promising that all reports will be handled with the “utmost confidentiality, dignity, sensitivity, and respect.

“The DCI urges the affected individuals, victims or witnesses to come forward and record statements at the DCI headquarters. All statements will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, dignity, sensitivity, and respect for the privacy and well-being of the complainants,” DCI report read.

Furthermore, the public is cautioned that sharing or reposting such content is illegal and may lead to criminal liability under Kenyan law, as it perpetuates secondary victimization

“Members of the public are reminded that sharing, reposting, or further circulating such non-consensual intimate content perpetuates secondary victimization and may attract criminal liability under Kenyan law,” part of the report read.

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Russian Guy in Kenya

The images of the Russian guy trended days to 2026 valentine’s day in Kenya as social media platforms flooded with reports involving the foreign national identified in online circles as Yaytseslav.

The clips showed him recording private videos of Kenya ladies without their consent.

He shared the videos on his TikTok and YouTube channels for free after meeting the women on the streets or in shopping malls.

He casually introduces himself, strikes up a light conversation, and showers women with compliments before extending his hand, and is later seen at his rented house in the capital, Nairobi.

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Mohamed I. Amin, the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), presided over the official closing ceremony of the Counter-Terrorism (CT) Senior Investigating Officers Course in Mombasa on February 6, 2026. PHOTO/ DCI X.