Shatta Wale Detained in Lamborghini Tax Inquiry, Granted ₵10M Bail
Ghanaian music superstar Shatta
Wale (Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.) is at the center of a legal storm after
being detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over a
tax probe involving his seized 2019 Lamborghini Urus.
- On August 20, 2025, Shatta Wale voluntarily turned
himself in at EOCO’s offices, accompanied by his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo.
His management has called on fans to stay calm, confident in the judicial
process.
- EOCO promptly granted the artist ₵10 million bail
with two sureties. His legal team is working through the bail conditions,
aiming to secure his full release.
Why
the Seizure? FBI Links & Tax Concerns
In June 2025, EOCO seized Shatta
Wale’s yellow Lamborghini Urus from his residence in Trassaco Valley. The
operation was part of an international investigation, triggered by a 2023
request from the U.S. FBI and Department of Justice.
Authorities have linked the vehicle
to the criminal proceeds of Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian serving an
86-month sentence in the U.S. for financial crimes. The FBI is expected to
formally request the car’s return under a $4.7 million restitution order
Artist
Denies Wrongdoing Amid Allegations
Shatta
Wale has denied any criminal involvement, stating he purchased the Lamborghini
for $150,000, unaware of its alleged tainted origins. Reports also
highlight his contentious exchange with EOCO’s leadership over what he referred
to as intimidation. EOCO
is assessing him as a “person of interest,” with future questioning
possible as investigations progress.
FAQs
Q1: Why was Shatta Wale detained by
EOCO?
He was detained for questioning over the tax implications and ownership of a
Lamborghini Urus that may be linked to criminal proceeds associated with Nana
Kwabena Amuah
Q2: How much bail was granted to
Shatta Wale?
Shatta Wale was granted bail set at ₵10 million with two sureties.
Q3: What connection does the
Lamborghini have to the U.S. authorities?
The FBI and U.S. DOJ linked the vehicle to criminal proceeds from a financial
crime case involving Nana Kwabena Amuah. This prompted its seizure and pending
extradition or restitution process.
Q4: Has Shatta Wale admitted any wrongdoing?
No—he asserts he legally purchased the car for $150,000 and was unaware of any
illicit origins.
Q5: What’s next in the
investigation?
EOCO continues to treat Shatta Wale as a person of interest. Further
questioning and potential legal outcomes may unfold as the international
investigation continues.