Shatta Wale detained by EOCO over tax probe and seized Lamborghini
Ghanaian dancehall superstar Shatta Wale — born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr — has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with an ongoing investigation into his tax obligations and declared assets.
In a statement issued by his management through publicist Sammy Flex, the award-winning musician was confirmed to have voluntarily appeared at EOCO’s Accra headquarters on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
He was accompanied by his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo, to assist investigators with enquiries related to the purchase of a luxury vehicle.
Management assured fans and the public that Shatta Wale’s legal team is fully engaged in the process and cooperating with authorities.
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They urged the Shatta Movement (SM) Family and well-wishers to remain calm and avoid speculation, adding that discussions with EOCO will continue on Thursday morning.
Seizure of Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Urus
The development comes in the wake of weeks of headlines surrounding the seizure of Shatta Wale’s 2019 Lamborghini Urus.
Earlier this month, EOCO — in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) — confiscated the luxury SUV from his residence at Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra.
According to authorities, the vehicle was among assets traced to convicted Ghanaian fraudster Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month prison sentence in the U.S. for a $4.7 million money-laundering scheme.
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EOCO explained that the Lamborghini was flagged during an international asset recovery operation, after investigators linked Amuah’s fraudulent activities to the purchase of high-value assets through shell companies in the United States.
Shatta Wale Denies Wrongdoing
Shatta Wale has strongly denied any involvement in fraud, insisting he legally purchased the Lamborghini for US $150,000 and had no knowledge of its alleged ties to Amuah. He further criticised EOCO’s leadership, accusing them of using heavy-handed tactics during the seizure operation.
The investigation remains ongoing, with EOCO and U.S. authorities continuing their collaboration on asset tracing and recovery.
Edem Kwame
Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers sports, politics, and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football. Known for his in-depth match analysis and timely reporting on the Black Stars, Edem brings a fan's passion and a reporter's rigor to every story he covers. His work spans breaking news, player features, and tournament coverage, including Ghana's campaigns on the continental and global stage. When he's not chasing the latest football headlines, Edem follows broader developments across Ghanaian society, bringing readers clear, well-researched journalism they can trust.
