Pregnant Nigerian Woman Arrested for Negative Tomato Puree Review

A pregnant Nigerian woman, Chioma Okoli, was arrested and faces potential jail time for criticizing a local brand of tomato puree on social media. She was charged with breaching cybercrime laws and could face up to three years in jail or a fine of 7 million naira ($5,000), or both. Okoli was also accused of conspiring with others to instigate people against the food company, Erisco Foods, and is being sued for over $3 million. She plans to file a counter-suit against the police and the food company.