The Ghana Police Service has granted enquiry bail to a 20-year-old woman arrested for allegedly circulating false information about an Uber driver on social media.
The suspect, identified as Promise Yayra Asamani, was picked up by the Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team after she failed to honour an invitation to assist with investigations, according to a Facebook post by the unit on Monday, March 17.
The case stems from a complaint lodged on March 11, 2026, by 43-year-old Uber driver Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, whose photograph and vehicle registration number (AD-1479-26) were used in a viral Snapchat post that labelled him a “murderer and a thief.”
The post also accused him of using signal jammers to disrupt passengers’ network connectivity while carrying offensive weapons.
Police say the driver became aware of the post on March 10 after his nephew drew his attention to it, as the content quickly gained traction online.
Investigators indicate that the claims significantly affected the driver’s life and work. 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 over possible 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 her concerns about the driver arose from a trip she booked on March 9 from Spintex to Oyibi.
According to her, the driver requested a change in 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 said the driver later stopped abruptly at the Toyota Motors Roundabout, leading to a disagreement that caused her to end the trip midway.
Police say Stephanie later shared her experience with her sisters and sent a screenshot of the driver’s profile to Promise.
Investigations revealed that Promise subsequently used the information to create and publish the Snapchat post on March 11. When questioned, she reportedly admitted she relied solely on her sister’s account and had no evidence to support the claims.
Police further disclosed that she had ignored an invitation issued on March 12, leading 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.
