EOCO detains Shatta Wale over Lamborghini tax probe

Ghanaian dancehall star Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has been detained by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with a tax-related inquiry involving a yellow Lamborghini vehicle.

According to a statement issued by the artiste’s management, Shatta Wale presented himself voluntarily at EOCO’s offices on August 20, 2025, accompanied by his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo, to assist with investigations.

Management confirmed that the inquiry centers on the dancehall artiste’s tax obligations regarding the luxury vehicle.

The statement assured fans and the general public that Shatta Wale’s legal representatives are fully engaged with the matter and are taking steps to secure his release.

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“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,” the management explained.

Management indicated that Shatta Wale and his lawyers will return to EOCO on Thursday August 21, 2025, morning to continue discussions with investigators.

“We have the utmost confidence in the judicial process. Management and his legal representatives will return to the EOCO offices tomorrow morning to continue these discussions. We will provide further updates as appropriate,” Ghanaian media personality Samuel Atuobi Baah, popularly known as Sammy Flex, who is also a member of Shatta Wale’s management team, confirmed the development in a post on his official X page.

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