A 20-year-old woman, Promise Yayra Asamani, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly spreading false allegations about an Uber driver on social media, causing serious repercussions for the victim.
Promise Yayra Asamani was apprehended by the Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team after she failed to respond to an official invitation to assist with investigations, according to a report by graphic.com.gh.
The case stems from a complaint filed by 43-year-old Uber driver Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, who was falsely accused in a Snapchat post of being a “murderer and a thief,” with additional claims that he used signal jammers and carried weapons. The post, which included his photograph and vehicle details, quickly went viral, prompting distress calls from clients and relatives.
The viral allegations led to the suspension of his Uber account, cutting off his source of income. “Following the viral spread, the complainant received numerous distressing calls from family and customers. Subsequently, Uber blocked his account, depriving him of his livelihood. He also expressed significant fear for his life due to the risk of public hostility,” the report said.
Investigations by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team also resulted in the arrest of Stephanie Asamani, Promise’s sister, on Friday, March 13, 2026, at her residence in Cambodia, Spintex, Accra.
During interrogation, Stephanie reportedly stated that on March 9, 2026, around 2 PM, she had booked a ride from Spintex to Oyibi with Selasie Kwaku Anthonio. She claimed that during the trip, the driver requested a change in drop-off location, made a phone call in Ewe, and that she noticed a rag and a hammer in the vehicle’s boot. She said the driver stopped at the Toyota Motors Roundabout, which led to a verbal altercation before she exited the vehicle.
Stephanie allegedly shared the incident with her sisters and sent a screenshot of the driver’s profile to Promise Yayra Asamani. Despite having no evidence, Promise reportedly published the allegations online, claiming it was “to create awareness.” She later admitted during police questioning that the claims were unverified.
Promise Yayra Asamani has been granted police enquiry bail, while investigations continue. Authorities have also warned the public about the dangers of spreading unverified information on social media.
