Sarkodie (R) and Shatta Wale (L) have both been under investigation for purchasing stolen cars
Owning a luxury car is often seen as a symbol of success in the music industry.
For many artistes, it’s a way to show the world how far they’ve come.
But for some, the dream of driving a high-end vehicle has turned into a nightmare.
Two Ghanaian musicians have found themselves under investigation over luxury cars later linked to theft or fraud.
Here’s a look at the two musicians whose cars became the subject of controversy.
Sarkodie’s Infiniti saloon car saga
In 2015, rapper Sarkodie was invited by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to assist with investigations involving his Infiniti saloon car, which had been flagged by police as stolen.
According to reports, Sarkodie had instructed his team to register the car at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). During the registration process, it was discovered that the vehicle had long been on the police’s watchlist.
Sarkodie’s lawyer at the time, Moses Foh-Amoaning, denied the police’s claims, explaining that the rapper bought the car in 2013 from a man named Ishmael Amponsah, also known as “Papa.”
He stated that Sarkodie paid GH¢30,000 for the vehicle and received all the original documents.
The lawyer further explained that Sarkodie parked the car at home for two years because he didn’t have an immediate need for it. Later, when he signed a new artiste to his label, he gave the car to the artiste.
Investigations later revealed that the case stemmed from a family dispute.
According to the lawyer, Sarkodie opted to return the car and requested a refund from Papa, which was agreed to.
Shatta Wale and the Lamborghini Urus controversy
In another high-profile case, dancehall musician Shatta Wale found himself in a legal tangle involving his Lamborghini Urus.
In June 2025, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) seized the luxury SUV, claiming it was linked to a major fraud case in the United States.
The vehicle was reportedly connected to Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian-American who had been convicted for running multi-million-dollar romance scams and business email compromise schemes in the US.
According to EOCO, the Lamborghini was purchased using proceeds from those fraudulent activities.
Shatta Wale, however, has denied any wrongdoing. He explained that he purchased the vehicle as a third-party buyer for $150,000 and had no personal or business relationship with Amuah.
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