Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Seized Over U.S. Fraud Probe
Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale is under investigation after his luxury Lamborghini was seized by EOCO in connection with a U.S. financial crime case.
Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), in a joint operation with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice, has seized a high-end 2019 Lamborghini Urus from popular dancehall artist Shatta Wale.
The seizure took place following a formal request from U.S. authorities in 2023, which led EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) to conduct a lawful search at the musician’s residence in the upscale Trassaco Valley Phase 1 estate in Accra.
According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by EOCO’s acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, the luxury SUV is believed to be linked to proceeds from financial crimes committed by Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian currently serving a 7-year (86-month) prison sentence in the United States.
“The Lamborghini Urus was discovered and seized as part of an ongoing investigation involving transnational financial crimes. The vehicle has been identified as an asset derived from fraudulent activity,” the statement revealed.
Shatta Wale Complied With Officers
Authorities confirmed that the vehicle was in the possession of Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale. He voluntarily surrendered the car to EOCO following a request for discretion due to the vehicle’s prominence in his public image.
“Mr. Armah expressed concern over the impact of a public seizure on his brand. In respect of that, he was allowed to hand over the car himself,” the agency noted.
EOCO further clarified that its officers, who were armed during the operation, followed standard security protocols to ensure a safe and lawful process.
Ongoing Investigations and Legal Repatriation
Both Shatta Wale and a former senior officer from the National Signal Bureau (NSB) are now listed as persons of interest in the ongoing investigation. EOCO stated that the FBI and U.S. Justice Department will be issuing a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to have the vehicle repatriated as part of Amuah’s $4.7 million restitution order.
“EOCO is cooperating fully with U.S. authorities and may share its final investigation report as part of the bilateral collaboration,” the agency added.
Shatta Wale Responds on Social Media
The controversial artist took to Facebook to criticize EOCO’s handling of the situation, accusing the agency of using excessive force during the operation.
In a now-viral post, he wrote:
“Raymond Archer, EOCO Boss, Ibe, you go make NDC go out of power next 4 years. Bringing guns to my house was uncalled for.”
In a follow-up post, Shatta Wale added:
“EOCO boss, the president of Ghana didn’t put you in that office to come and humiliate the citizens of this country. Remember, God no sleep.”
