Police have arrested Promise Yayra Asamani, aged 20. She was detained for publishing false news on social media.
The arrest came after Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old Uber driver, filed a complaint on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He reported the incident to the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.
The driver stated that a viral Snapchat post showed his photograph. This post contained accusations that he was a murderer.
Asamani was arrested by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team. This unit focuses on online crimes and misinformation.
She has now been granted police enquiry bail. This means she must report to the police regularly while investigations continue.
Spreading false information online can have serious consequences. It can harm people's reputations and lead to legal action.
The Ghana Police Service is working to combat cybercrimes. This includes the spread of false news.
The police stated that spreading false news is a serious offense. They are committed to ensuring a safer online environment for everyone.