Police grant bail to woman arrested over false social media claims about Uber driver
17th March 2026
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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, Promise Yayra Asamani, was arrested by the Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team after she reportedly failed to honour an invitation to assist with investigations.
The development was disclosed in a Facebook post by the unit on Monday, March 17.
The case began after Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old Uber driver, filed a complaint with the police on March 11, 2026.
According to investigators, a Snapchat post circulated online using the driver’s photograph and vehicle registration number AD-1479-26, describing him as a “murderer and a thief.”
The viral post further alleged that the driver used signal jammers to disrupt passengers’ network connectivity while carrying offensive weapons.
Police say the driver became aware of the allegations on March 10 after his nephew drew his attention to the post as it began gaining traction online.
Authorities indicated that the claims had a serious impact on the driver’s personal life and livelihood. He reportedly received distressing calls from relatives and customers, while his Uber account was temporarily blocked, cutting off his source of income. He also expressed fears for his safety due to the risk of public attacks.
Initial investigations led to the arrest of the suspect’s sister, Stephanie Asamani, on March 13 at her residence in Cambodia, Spintex, Accra.
She reportedly told investigators that her concerns about the driver arose from a trip she booked on March 9 from Spintex to Oyibi.
According to her account, the driver asked to change the drop-off point so he could go “off-trip.” She also claimed she saw a rag and a hammer in the boot of the vehicle. She further alleged that the driver later stopped abruptly at the Toyota Motors Roundabout, which led to a disagreement that caused her to end the trip midway.
Police said Stephanie later shared the experience with her sisters and sent a screenshot of the driver’s profile to Promise.
Investigators believe Promise 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 say Promise also ignored an invitation issued on March 12, which led to her arrest on March 14. She was subsequently granted police enquiry bail on March 16, 2026, while investigations continue.
The Ghana Police Service has meanwhile cautioned the public against sharing unverified information online, warning that spreading false allegations on social media is unlawful and can carry serious legal consequences.