The Inspector General of Police's Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team arrested Promise Yayra Asamani. She is 20 years old. The arrest happened on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The complaint came from Selasie Kwaku Anthonio. He is a 43-year-old Uber driver. He reported the incident to the police team.
Mr. Anthonio said a post on Snapchat went viral. The post used his photograph. Details about the falsehood were not immediately clear.
Ms. Asamani is accused of publishing false news on social media. This is against the law.
The Ghana Police Service stated that the cyber unit is committed to tackling online criminal activities. This includes the spread of misinformation.
Authorities are reminding the public to be careful about what they post online. Spreading false information can lead to legal consequences.
The matter is under investigation by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.