Shock as FBI and EOCO Seize Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Urus Over $4.7M US Fraud Case

August 6, 2025

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Ghanaian Music Icon Shatta Wale Caught in International Fraud Scandal

Shatta Wale Lamborghini fraud case – Popular Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., widely known as Shatta Wale, has been drawn into an international fraud investigation after a luxury vehicle in his possession was seized in a joint operation between the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States.

The seizure, which occurred at Shatta Wale’s residence in the prestigious Trassaco Valley Phase 1 in Accra, involved a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, a high-end vehicle now alleged to be linked to the proceeds of a large-scale financial crime in the United States.

Operation Based on U.S. Request Ties Vehicle to Convicted Fraudster

Shatta Wale Lamborghini fraud case – According to an official press release from EOCO, the search and seizure were conducted in response to a 2023 request by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. The luxury vehicle is reportedly connected to Nana Kwabena Amuah, a convicted fraudster currently serving an 86-month prison sentence in the U.S. for orchestrating multiple financial crimes.

EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) led the enforcement operation after thorough investigations confirmed that the Lamborghini was tied to assets derived from Amuah’s criminal dealings.

“In June this year, the Economic and Organised Crime Office, acting on a 2023 request from the FBI and the United States Justice Department, undertook an operation which led to a lawful search in a home at Trassaco Valley Phase 1, in Accra,” said EOCO’s acting Executive Director Raymond Archer in the statement.

Shatta Wale Cooperates to Avoid Public Drama

Shatta Wale Lamborghini fraud case – The high-profile artist, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and controversial presence in the media, was reportedly cooperative during the process. To avoid a public spectacle, Shatta Wale voluntarily surrendered the vehicle after pleading with the officers not to create a scene that could tarnish his brand image.

“The car was seized from one Charles Nii Armah, aka Shatta Wale. The officers were professional and civil, and the search and seizure occurred without incident,” EOCO explained. “Nii Armah had pleaded with officers that he did not want the seizure to be made public because the vehicle was a big part of his brand, and that if his supporters saw the vehicle being driven away in the company of EOCO, it would destroy his brand.”

The Lamborghini is currently in EOCO’s custody pending repatriation to the United States as part of efforts to recover a staggering $4.743 million owed in restitution by Amuah.

Standard Procedure Under Scrutiny as EOCO Defends Armed Presence

Shatta Wale Lamborghini fraud case – While EOCO has defended the professionalism of its officers during the operation, Shatta Wale has taken to Facebook to criticize the agency’s approach specifically the use of armed personnel during the seizure. EOCO clarified that armed operatives are part of routine safety protocols during asset recovery operations of this magnitude.

“It is a standard safety protocol practice for officers of the Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) to carry weapons whilst on operation for the safety of officers,” the statement added.

But the explanation did little to ease the artist’s frustration. In a Facebook post directed at EOCO’s Executive Director, Shatta Wale wrote,
“Raymond Archer, EOCO Boss, Ibe, you go make NDC go out of power next 4 years. Bringing guns to my house was uncalled for.”

He followed it up with another message, saying:
“EOCO boss, the president of Ghana didn’t put you in that office to come and humiliate the citizens of this country. Remember, God no sleep.”

Shatta Wale and NSB Official Now Persons of Interest

Shatta Wale Lamborghini fraud case – In a surprising twist, EOCO revealed that both Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) have been labeled as persons of interest in the wider investigation. They are expected to be invited by the agency in the coming days to assist with further investigations.

The statement emphasized that Ghana’s cooperation with U.S. authorities continues to deepen, and EOCO may share its final investigative report with both the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice as part of ongoing mutual legal assistance efforts.

This revelation marks a significant moment in Ghana’s fight against transnational financial crime. The seizure of a vehicle from one of the country’s most celebrated entertainers sends a powerful message about asset tracing and recovery, especially when foreign governments request cooperation in cracking down on money laundering and fraud.

For fans of Shatta Wale, the situation is a bitter pill. The 2019 Lamborghini Urus had become symbolic of his larger-than-life public persona. Its sudden removal, especially under a cloud of international crime, has cast a shadow on his public image.

As of now, the investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether the artist will be cleared of any wrongdoing or face deeper scrutiny. The U.S. has already indicated plans to send a formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to the Government of Ghana to ensure the vehicle is returned to the United States as part of Amuah’s court-ordered financial restitution.