The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 20-year-old woman named Promise Yayra Asamani. She faces charges for allegedly spreading false information on social media. The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team handled the arrest.
The accusations involved an Uber driver whom Asamani allegedly labeled a murderer online. This post went viral.
Her arrest followed her failure to comply with a police invitation. The police wanted her to assist with their ongoing investigation into the matter.
An official police report details the beginning of the case. The exact details of the social media post and its impact are part of the ongoing investigation.
The police are committed to combating the spread of false information online. Spreading such false news can harm individuals and communities.
Asamani is currently in police custody. Further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of her alleged actions.