The Ghana Police Service has granted enquiry bail to a 20-year-old woman arrested for allegedly spreading false information about an Uber driver on social media.
The suspect, identified as Promise Yayra Asamani, was apprehended by the Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team after she failed to honour an invitation to assist with investigations. This was disclosed in a Facebook post by the unit on Monday, March 17.
The case follows a complaint filed on March 11, 2026, by a 43-year-old Uber driver, Selasie Kwaku Anthonio. His photograph and vehicle registration number (AD-1479-26) were used in a viral Snapchat post that described him as a “murderer and a thief.”
The post further alleged that he used signal jammers to interfere with passengers’ network connectivity while carrying offensive weapons.
According to police, the driver became aware of the post on March 10 after his nephew alerted him, as the content rapidly gained traction online.
Investigators say the allegations had a significant impact on the driver’s personal life and livelihood. He reportedly received distressing calls from customers and relatives, while his Uber account was blocked, cutting off his source of income. He also expressed fears for his safety, citing concerns about potential public attacks.
Initial investigations led to the arrest of the suspect’s sister, Stephanie Asamani, on March 13 at her residence in Cambodia, Spintex, in Accra.
She told police that her concerns about the driver stemmed from a trip she booked on March 9 from Spintex to Oyibi. According to her account, the driver requested a change in the drop-off location to enable him go “off-trip.”
She further claimed she noticed a rag and a hammer in the boot of the vehicle and stated that the driver later stopped abruptly at the Toyota Motors Roundabout, resulting in a disagreement that caused her to end the trip midway.
Police said Stephanie subsequently shared her experience with her sisters and forwarded a screenshot of the driver’s profile to Promise.
Investigations revealed that Promise later used the information to create and publish the Snapchat post on March 11. During questioning, she reportedly admitted that she relied solely on her sister’s account and had no evidence to support the allegations.
Police further indicated that she ignored an invitation issued on March 12, which led to her arrest on March 14.
She has since been granted police enquiry bail on March 16, 2026, as investigations continue.
The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public against publishing unverified information, stressing that the spread of false claims on social media is unlawful and can result in severe consequences.
