Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., widely recognized by his stage name Shatta Wale, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as part of an inquiry into the tax status of a yellow Lamborghini Urus.
A statement issued by his management confirmed that the artist voluntarily appeared at EOCO’s headquarters on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, accompanied by his legal counsel, Cephas Biyuo.
Shatta Wale’s team called on his fan base the “SM Family”to stay composed and refrain from spreading rumors. They assured supporters that his legal representatives are actively engaging with the authorities to facilitate his release. Further meetings between EOCO officials and his legal team are scheduled to continue.
This latest development comes after an earlier episode in early August 2025, when EOCO, working in partnership with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), impounded the luxury SUV.
The confiscation was part of a broader transnational investigation, with officials alleging that the vehicle had been stolen and was linked to the proceeds of a major fraud operation.
The action was carried out under the authority of Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), and the Mutual Legal Assistance Act, 2010 (Act 807), which allow for cooperation with foreign law enforcement agencies.
EOCO, a specialized body tasked with probing and prosecuting financial and organized crimes, has the legal mandate to seize assets believed to be acquired through criminal activity. This includes offenses committed outside Ghana’s borders, often in collaboration with international agencies such as INTERPOL and the FBI.
News of the vehicle’s seizure and Shatta Wale’s subsequent detention has sparked widespread debate across social media platforms, with fans and commentators voicing concern over the artist’s legal predicament.
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