A 20-year-old woman has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service. Her name is Promise Yayra Asamani.
She is accused of spreading false news. The information she shared was about an Uber driver. This happened on social media platform Snapchat. The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest.
The allegations made by Asamani were untrue. They caused damage to the Uber driver's reputation. This also affected his job. The Ghana Police Service stated this.
Authorities have charged Asamani with false publication. This is according to the Ghana Police Service. Further investigation is ongoing.
Spreading false information can have serious consequences. It can harm individuals and their livelihoods. Authorities urge the public to be responsible online.