Police have arrested a 20-year-old woman, Promise Yayra Asamani, for allegedly spreading false information online. The arrest was made by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.
The issue began on March 11, 2026, when Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, an Uber driver aged 43, filed a complaint. He reported a viral post on Snapchat that included his photograph.
The post falsely accused Mr. Anthonio of being a murderer. This led to his photograph and details being shared online without basis.
Authorities stated that Ms. Asamani published false news regarding the Uber driver. This action falls under the category of cybercrime.
Ms. Asamani has been granted police enquiry bail. This means she must report to the police regularly while investigations continue.
The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team is handling the investigation into the social media publication.
This case highlights the serious consequences of spreading unverified and harmful information online.