The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has released details on the interrogation and bail of dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale.
The matter revolves around a Lamborghini Urus linked to a $4 million fraud case in the United States. Here are the key points:
1. Interrogation and bail
Shatta Wale arrived at EOCO on August 20, 2025, and was interrogated from late afternoon until 9pm after his counsel arrived. He was granted bail of GHC10 million with two sureties.
2. Link to a $4m fraud case in the US
The Lamborghini Urus in his possession was identified by the FBI and US Justice Department as proceeds of a $4 million fraud involving Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian currently serving jail time in the USA.
3. US court order on the Lamborghini
On August 15, 2025, a US District Court in Kentucky issued an order for the Lamborghini to be seized as restitution for the crime, authorising the US government to take possession of the vehicle in Ghana.
4. Public claim and EOCO invitation
Shatta Wale had earlier claimed publicly that he bought the car for $150,000 from the “street.” Following this, EOCO invited him on August 13, 2025, but the appointment was rescheduled to August 20, 2025.
5. Discrepancies in ownership details
So far, Shatta Wale has been unable to identify the seller of the car, only mentioning someone called “Zak” whose contact he discarded. He also lacks valid purchase receipts or transfer documents, except a customs declaration in the name of Nana Kwabena Amuah.
6. Next steps
EOCO will inspect sureties before releasing him from custody, as investigations continue into possible co-conspirators and the recovery of the vehicle for restitution.
