The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed that Ghanaian dancehall musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has been interrogated and granted bail in connection with a Lamborghini Urus identified as proceeds of a $4 million fraud case investigated by the FBI and the US Justice Department.
According to EOCO, the luxury vehicle was linked to one Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian currently serving a prison sentence in the United States for his involvement in a major fraud case. The investigation is part of a wider probe into possible Ghanaian co-conspirators and efforts to recover assets connected to the crime.
At the request of U.S. authorities, EOCO began tracking the vehicle locally. The Lamborghini was eventually found in the possession of Shatta Wale and seized around May this year.
Court Order from the U.S.
On August 15, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued an Order Forfeiting Substitute Asset, legally authorising the U.S. government to take possession of the vehicle in Ghana as restitution for the crime.
EOCO Summons and Delay in Cooperation
Shatta Wale was officially invited by EOCO on August 5, 2025, after publicly claiming he bought the Lamborghini for $150,000 from an unknown individual. He was initially scheduled to report on August 13 but requested to appear on August 20 instead.
On August 20, Shatta Wale failed to appear at the agreed 11:00 a.m. time. He eventually arrived at EOCO headquarters around 3:00 p.m. but refused to cooperate until his lawyer arrived—a right that EOCO respected. Investigators waited until 5:00 p.m. before the counsel showed up. Despite closing hours, EOCO officers proceeded with the interrogation, which concluded at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Granted Bail After Interrogation
Shatta Wale was granted bail of GHS 10 million with two sureties to be justified. EOCO confirmed that once the sureties are verified through standard inspection, he will be released from custody.
No Proof of Ownership
EOCO revealed that Shatta Wale has so far failed to provide the identity of the seller of the Lamborghini, only stating it was purchased “from the Street” from someone possibly named “ZAK,” who contacted him via WhatsApp. He reportedly no longer has the contact or any details about the seller.
Additionally, Shatta Wale has not provided any official documents such as a receipt or ownership papers. The only document in his possession is a customs declaration form bearing the name of Nana Kwabena Amuah—the jailed individual tied to the original U.S. fraud case.
Investigations Ongoing
EOCO says investigations are ongoing to determine if Shatta Wale or any other persons in Ghana were knowingly involved in the financial crime, or if they may have unknowingly received or purchased assets derived from it.
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