Wednesday, October 8, 2025
NewsCenta
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Local
    • Education
    • Agriculture
    • World
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • Music
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
NewsCenta
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Local
    • Education
    • Agriculture
    • World
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • Music
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
NewsCenta
No Result
View All Result

Shatta Wale freed after bail reviewed to GH¢5m

EOCO continues probe into Lamborghini fraud scandal linked to U.S. case

NewsCenta by NewsCenta
August 21, 2025
in Celebrities, Entertainment, Main
0
Shatta Wale scam bail
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has released dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, after reviewing his bail condition from GH¢10 million to GH¢5 million with two sureties.

The development brings temporary relief to the celebrated musician after days in custody over his alleged connection to a $4 million fraud scheme uncovered in the United States.

You might also like

Daddy Lumba observance Final funeral

Lumba’s final funeral rites set for December 6 in Kumasi

October 8, 2025
AT Ghana

Who blocked Rektron’s $1.15bn rescue plan for AT Ghana?

October 8, 2025

From GH¢10m to GH¢5m bail

Shatta Wale was first granted bail on August 20, 2025, after a marathon interrogation session that lasted deep into the night. Investigators had questioned him about a Lamborghini Urus, seized in Ghana in May 2025, which U.S. authorities flagged as proceeds of fraud.

Initially, the artist’s bail was set at GH¢10 million with two sureties, a condition that proved difficult to meet immediately. EOCO has since reviewed the requirement downwards to GH¢5 million, making it easier for his release while investigations continue. Officials confirmed that his freedom will follow standard inspection of the sureties provided.

Link to $4m fraud case

The Lamborghini in question has been traced by the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department to Ghanaian national Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving a sentence in the United States for a large-scale fraud operation.

A court in Kentucky ordered the car’s forfeiture as restitution in the case.

Shatta Wale, who had been driving the vehicle, insists he purchased it for $150,000 “from the street” through an informal WhatsApp contact named “ZAK.”

However, investigators say he has so far failed to provide proof of ownership or verifiable details of the seller’s identity.

The probe, EOCO stressed, is part of a wider investigation into possible Ghanaian co-conspirators linked to the multimillion-dollar fraud.

Interrogation and legal representation

When Shatta Wale reported to EOCO on August 20, he initially refused to speak until his lawyer arrived, leading to delays in the interrogation process.

He was eventually questioned until around 9pm before being granted bail.

His legal team has maintained his innocence, arguing that he is being unfairly dragged into a case that does not directly implicate him in criminal activity.

Fans besiege EOCO offices

Outside the legal proceedings, the controversy has sparked passionate reactions from Shatta Wale’s fan base, the Shatta Movement (SM).

On Thursday, August 21, hundreds of supporters thronged the EOCO offices in Accra, clad in SM-branded outfits and waving placards.

Their chants of “#FreeShattaWale” filled the air as they called on authorities to show leniency towards the musician. Placards carried inscriptions such as “Please Have Mercy on Shatta Wale” and “Justice for Shatta.”

According to the demonstrators, the continued detention of the artist was unfair and undermined his enormous contributions to Ghana’s music and entertainment industry. Some accused EOCO of deliberately targeting him.

EOCO assures due process

EOCO has urged the public to remain calm, assuring that due process is being followed.

Officials emphasised that Shatta Wale’s release on bail does not signal the end of the matter, but rather reflects the need to respect his rights as investigations proceed.

What lies ahead

While the reduction of the bail amount paves the way for Shatta Wale’s temporary freedom, his legal troubles are far from over. EOCO is expected to press further for evidence on the ownership of the Lamborghini, as well as investigate possible links between Ghanaian nationals and the $4 million fraud.

For now, the musician walks a fine line between his reputation as one of Ghana’s biggest entertainers and the shadow of an international fraud scandal that refuses to fade.

Post Views: 874
Tags: Shatta Wale
NewsCenta

NewsCenta

Related Stories

Daddy Lumba observance Final funeral

Lumba’s final funeral rites set for December 6 in Kumasi

by NewsCenta
October 8, 2025
0

Legendary Ghanaian musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, is set to be buried on Saturday, December 6, 2025....

AT Ghana

Who blocked Rektron’s $1.15bn rescue plan for AT Ghana?

by NewsCenta
October 8, 2025
0

Canadian conglomerate Rektron Group Incorporated’s superior $1.15 billion rescue plan has been quietly sidelined by the government in favour of...

BoG gold purchases

BoG to sell $1.15bn for gold purchases

by NewsCenta
October 7, 2025
0

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will begin foreign exchange (FX) intermediation under its Domestic Gold Purchases Programme (DGPP) this October...

GoldBod Moroccan gold

American, Moroccan and 4 Ghanaians arrested for illegal gold trade

by Kojo Emmanuel
October 7, 2025
0

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Taskforce has apprehended six individuals — including an American and a Moroccan — for allegedly...

Recommended

Daddy Lumba observance Final funeral

Lumba’s final funeral rites set for December 6 in Kumasi

October 8, 2025
Banking NPLs

Banking sector NPLs rise to GH¢20.7bn in 6 months of 2025

October 8, 2025
Telecom policy confusion

Ghana’s telecom policy crossroads: Confusion and risk ahead

October 8, 2025

Popular Story

  • Songs Daddy Lumba

    See the list of over 200 songs Daddy Lumba released

    743 shares
    Share 297 Tweet 186
  • Gold-backed policies since 2021 driving economic gains — BoG

    714 shares
    Share 286 Tweet 179
  • The true story behind Ghana’s acceptance of deportees

    708 shares
    Share 283 Tweet 177
  • 10 of top 11 causes of death killing more men in Ghana

    699 shares
    Share 280 Tweet 175
  • Bissue floors High Court and OSP at Supreme Court

    691 shares
    Share 276 Tweet 173
NewsCenta

Newscenta is a Ghana-based news organisation publishing in print (The Newscenta Newspaper) and on a digital media platform (newscenta.com) dedicated to delivering timely and impactful news across various sectors, including politics, business, economy, technology, and culture.

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Health
  • Education
  • Mining
  • Energy
  • Telecoms
  • Agriculture
  • Opinion
  • Trade
  • Newspaper Headlines

© 2025 All Rights Reserved NewsCenta.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Local
    • World
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • Music
  • Lifestyle
  • Newspaper Headlines
  • Business
  • Agriculture
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Opinion

© 2025 All Rights Reserved NewsCenta.

Connect with us