Shatta Wale and Raymong Archer
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has revealed that he now shares a cordial relationship with the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, months after his arrest over a luxury car.
Shatta Wale was detained by EOCO on August 20, 2025, in connection with a yellow Lamborghini Urus that the United States authorities had flagged as part of a $4 million fraud case being investigated by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice.
EOCO said the vehicle was linked to Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian currently serving time in the United States for his role in a major fraud scheme.
At the request of American officials, EOCO traced the car in Ghana and eventually seized it from Shatta’s possession in May 2025.
The Shatta Movement boss, at that time, took to his Facebook, accusing Archer of intimidation and harassment.
However, speaking in an interview with George Quaye on Joy Prime on Wednesday, October 15, Shatta Wale said despite the controversy surrounding his arrest, he now considers Raymond Archer as his “best friend.”
“Raymond Archer is now my best friend because I feel God sent him to educate the people of Ghana. He taught us how to buy cars appropriately, from the right sources,” Shatta Wale said.
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He described the encounter as a “divine lesson”, saying it opened his eyes to the importance of verifying ownership and authenticity when making purchases.
“People might think he arrested me and blah blah, but what he did was God-ordained. He’s opened our eyes to certain things. It’s time the youth become wise and know how to purchase properties,” he advised.
Reflecting on the incident, Shatta Wale added jokingly that the experience has made him more cautious in business and personal transactions.
“Now, if I want to buy something, I’ll be like, ‘Is it stolen?’” he said with a laugh.
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