Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with an investigation into his tax obligations.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 20, 2025, via publicist Sammy Baah Flex, Shatta Wale’s management confirmed the development, noting that the case stems from the purchase of a yellow Lamborghini that drew the attention of investigators.
“This follows an inquiry related to tax obligations on the purchase of a yellow Lamborghini vehicle,” the statement read.
The musician, accompanied by his lawyer Cephas Biyuo, is reported to have voluntarily appeared at EOCO’s offices in Accra to assist with the ongoing probe.
Management further assured fans that the situation is under control, adding: “We want to assure all fans and the general public that his legal team is fully engaged and actively working with the authorities to resolve this matter. They are taking all necessary steps to secure his release at the earliest opportunity.”
EOCO earlier seized the Lamborghini Urus luxury SUV from Shatta Wale following a formal request from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The vehicle, a symbol of opulence and high status, was identified as an asset purchased with proceeds from a transnational fraud operation orchestrated by Ghanaian-American convict Nana Kwabena Amuah, also known as Philip Osei Tutu.
Amuah is currently serving a 64-month sentence in the United States for his role in a multi-million-dollar romance scam and business email compromise scheme that targeted American victims.
EOCO officials, acting under Ghana’s Proceeds of Crime Act, executed the seizure at Shatta Wale’s residence, where the artist initially resisted surrendering the vehicle.
According to EOCO’s official statement, he later cooperated after being briefed on the legal and criminal implications of the case.
“The vehicle has been duly secured and will be handed over to the United States authorities in accordance with the judgment issued by the US District Court,” EOCO said.
The confiscated Lamborghini is one of several assets flagged by US prosecutors in connection with Amuah’s sentencing, which includes an order to pay over $4 million in restitution to his victims.
