Ghanaian dancehall star Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has come under the scrutiny of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following a search-and-seizure operation at his Trassaco Valley Phase 1 residence.
The operation, conducted in June 2025 by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), was part of an international investigation into financial crimes. It was initiated at the request of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), stemming from a 2023 inquiry.
During the operation, EOCO officials seized a 2019 Lamborghini Urus reportedly linked to criminal proceeds belonging to Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian national currently serving an 86-month prison sentence in the U.S. for multiple financial offenses. According to both Ghanaian and U.S. authorities, the luxury vehicle was purchased using funds from Amuah’s fraudulent operations and had been traced to Shatta Wale.
EOCO confirmed that the search was executed lawfully, with officers described as “professional and civil.” The agency also clarified that the presence of armed SARU personnel was standard protocol to ensure the safety of all involved.
Shatta Wale reportedly pleaded with EOCO officers not to publicize the seizure, citing concerns over potential reputational damage. The vehicle, which he claimed was central to his public image, was surrendered voluntarily and is now in EOCO’s custody.
Authorities in the U.S. are expected to issue a formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to the Government of Ghana, seeking the repatriation of the Lamborghini as part of efforts to recover a $4.7 million restitution imposed on Amuah.
EOCO further disclosed that Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of Ghana’s National Signals Bureau (NSB) have been designated as persons of interest and will be invited to assist in the ongoing investigations.
The agency noted that it may share its final report with the FBI and DOJ, highlighting the continued collaboration between Ghanaian and U.S. authorities in tackling transnational financial crimes.
