A woman at the center of a recent social media storm involving an alleged wrongful retention of GHC 1,000 has taken legal action against the man who publicly accused her, in a bid to clear her name.

The controversy began days ago when Facebook user Real Malopia claimed he had mistakenly sent GHC 1,000 via mobile money to a woman identified as Diana Yegbey, a pharmacist. According to him, his attempts to retrieve the funds were met with resistance, and he was advised to contact MTN directly.

Malopia alleged that MTN later informed him the money had already been withdrawn a revelation that prompted him to post his version of events online, including photos of Diana, her workplace, and other personal details. His post went viral, triggering a wave of online backlash against her.

However, Diana later broke her silence, explaining that she was asleep when the call came through and initially suspected it to be a scam. She said friends later helped her discover that the funds had been automatically deducted by Quickloan to settle an existing debt a process she claims she had no control over.

She also provided evidence supporting her account, which led some social media users to rally to her defense. Diana maintains that she never requested the transfer and therefore should not be branded as dishonest, nor should her personal details have been broadcast publicly.

Following advice from friends and legal counsel, Diana has filed a lawsuit against Malopia. While only one page of the court document has so far surfaced, the specifics of her legal demands remain unclear.

More updates will follow as the case unfolds.