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Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as part of investigations into a yellow Lamborghini Urus linked to tax obligations and an international fraud case.
In a press release issued on August 21, 2025, EOCO gave a full account of why the musician was invited, what happened during his questioning, and the status of the case.
The press statement by EOCO detailed how the vehicle was traced, the role of US authorities in the investigation, and Shatta Wale’s inability to provide proof of purchase for the Lamborghini.
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With that said, here are key takeaways from EOCO’s press statement:
Car linked to $4 million fraud case in the US
Shatta Wale was invited by EOCO to assist with investigations into a 2019 Lamborghini Urus.
The vehicle has been identified by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice as proceeds of a $4 million fraud case involving Ghanaian-American Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving a prison sentence in the United States.
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US court has ordered forfeiture of the car
According to EOCO, on August 15, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued an order forfeiting the Lamborghini Urus as a substitute asset.
Shatta Wale cannot identify the seller of the car
According to EOCO, Shatta Wale told investigators that he bought the car “from the street” for $150,000 from someone he recalls as “Zak.”
He mentioned that he no longer has the contact details of this individual and cannot provide any identification of the said “Zak”
No proof of ownership of car except a customs declaration
EOCO disclosed that Shatta Wale does not have receipts, transfer documents, or any official papers to prove ownership of the Lamborghini.
The only document in his possession is a customs declaration form bearing the name of Nana Kwabena Amuah, the convicted fraudster linked to the case.
Bail conditions
EOCO mentioned that Shatta Wale was supposed to appear before them on August 13, 2025, but reported on August 20 after rescheduling due to the state funeral for the eight statemen that lost their lives in the helicopter crash.
The statement explains that his interrogation lasted until 9pm, after which he was granted bail of GH₵10 million with two sureties to be justified.
Delayed cooperation with EOCO by Shatta Wale
EOCO mentioned that on August 20, 2025, Shatta Wale arrived late at the EOCO office, around 3pm instead of the agreed 11am.
He also refused to cooperate until his lawyer arrived. Investigators and Shatta Wale waited until 5pm for his counsel to appear before the interrogation could proceed.
Part of wider investigations in Ghana
EOCO clarified that its probe into Shatta Wale and the Lamborghini forms part of a broader investigation into possible co-conspirators of Nana Kwabena Amuah in Ghana, as well as efforts to trace and recover other proceeds from the $4 million fraud scheme.
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