Shatta Wale was detained by EOCO on August 20, 2025
Legal practitioner, Brako-Powers, has stated that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) cannot compel Shatta Wale to disclose who sold the Lamborghini Urus currently under investigation to him.
In an interview on 3FM on August 21, 2025, the lawyer said Shatta has the right under the Constitution to remain silent when being questioned and cannot be forced to give information that could implicate him.
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“Shatta Wale has the right not to incriminate himself, and this privilege can be invoked in both civil and criminal proceedings,” Brako-Powers stated.
His comments come after Shatta Wale was detained by EOCO over his 2019 Lamborghini Urus.
Shatta Wale recently claimed to have purchased the luxury vehicle for $150,000. However, the car is alleged to be linked to a $4 million financial crime involving Ghanaian national Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently imprisoned in the United States.
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Meanwhile, Shatta Wale has been released after his bail was revised from GH₵10 million with two sureties to GH₵5 million with two sureties.
Although the musician has now been released, his time in custody raised concerns among fans, who argued that he was held longer than the 48 hours permitted under Ghana’s Constitution.
Commenting on the situation, the legal practitioner stated that police are legally required to either release a suspect or present them before a court within 48 hours.
“The law is clear that 48 hours is 48 hours and not a minute or second beyond. This attitude of law enforcement agencies does not ensure certainty of the law’s application,” he warned.
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