Police have arrested a 20-year-old woman named Promise Yayra Asamani. She is accused of publishing false news on social media.
The arrest was made by the Inspector-General of Police's Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.
The incident began on March 11, 2026. A 43-year-old Uber driver reported the matter.
He told the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team about a post that was spreading widely on Snapchat.
The driver stated that the post used his photograph. He alleged the post contained untrue information about him.
Further details about the specific false publication are under investigation by the Ghana Police Service.
The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team is tasked with monitoring online activities for criminal behaviour.
This action highlights the police's commitment to addressing the spread of misinformation online.