Shatta Wale EOCO Detention: What You Need to Know
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) detained dancehall artist Shatta Wale, real name Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., over a tax inquiry on his yellow Lamborghini.
Today, Shatta Wale voluntarily appeared at EOCO offices with his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo, to assist the investigation. Samuel Atuobi Baah, a member of his management team, reassured fans that the legal team is fully engaged and working to resolve the matter quickly. He also urged the public to remain calm and avoid speculation.
“Management and legal representatives will return to EOCO tomorrow to continue discussions. We will update the public as needed,” Baah said.
This detention follows EOCO’s seizure of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus from Shatta Wale’s residence on August 5. The agency discovered that the vehicle links to the criminal activities of Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is serving an 86-month sentence in the United States. The operation involved coordination with the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department.
EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) conducted the operation professionally and safely. Shatta Wale personally surrendered the Lamborghini, which EOCO now holds. Officers carried weapons during the operation for protection.
Furthermore, U.S. authorities plan to request the vehicle’s return as part of a $4.74 million restitution related to Amuah’s case. Additionally, EOCO considers Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau persons of interest. The agency will involve them in further investigations.
This case highlights EOCO’s commitment to tackling organised crime in Ghana. Authorities continue their work, and they may share the final report with U.S. agencies.
Meanwhile, fans and the public are advised to follow official updates closely as the investigation unfolds.
