A 20-year-old woman has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly spreading false information about an Uber driver in a viral social media post.
The suspect, identified as Promise Yayra Asamani, is accused of publishing a Snapchat message that falsely portrayed a 43-year-old driver, Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, as a criminal.
According to police, the case was reported on March 11, 2026, after the driver discovered that his photograph and vehicle details had been shared online, with claims describing him as a “murderer and a thief.” The post also alleged that he used signal jammers to disrupt passengers’ network connectivity and carried weapons in his vehicle.
The driver said he became aware of the post after being alerted by his nephew. The claims quickly spread, leading to serious consequences. He reportedly received distressing calls from family members and customers, while Uber blocked his account—cutting off his main source of income.
Police added that the situation left the driver in fear for his safety due to the risk of public backlash.
Investigations later led officers to the suspect’s sister, Stephanie Asamani, who was first arrested at her residence in Spintex, Accra. During questioning, she told police she had taken a ride with the driver on March 9 from Spintex to Oyibi.
She alleged that during the trip, the driver asked to change the drop-off point and made a phone call in Ewe, which she interpreted as suspicious. She also claimed to have seen a rag and a hammer in the boot of the vehicle.
Stephanie said the situation led to a disagreement, after which she got out of the car. Upon returning home, she shared her experience and a screenshot of the driver’s profile with her siblings, including the suspect.
Police say Promise Yayra Asamani later used the information to create and publish the viral Snapchat post as a warning to the public.
However, investigations confirmed that the claims made in the post were not supported by any evidence. The suspect reportedly admitted during interrogation that she relied solely on her sister’s account and had no proof to back the serious allegations.
Police further revealed that the suspect initially failed to respond to an official invitation on March 12, leading to her arrest on March 14, 2026.
She has since been granted police enquiry bail on March 16, while investigations continue.
The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public to avoid sharing unverified information on social media, warning that false publications can cause harm and may lead to legal consequences.
