Police have arrested a 20-year-old woman for spreading false information online. Promise Yayra Asamani was taken into custody by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.
The arrest followed a report made on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old Uber driver, approached the Cyber Vetting Team.
Mr. Anthonio complained about a viral post on Snapchat. The post contained his photograph and made false claims.
Details about the content of the false publication were not immediately available.
The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team is part of the Ghana Police Service.
Their role includes monitoring and addressing online criminal activities like defamation and the spread of misinformation.
The Ghana Police Service encourages the public to verify information before sharing it online.
Spreading false information can have serious legal consequences.