Shatta Wale’s legal team to address EOCO’s request over seized Lamborghini

Shatta Wale’s management has confirmed receipt of a court document from Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) regarding the dancehall artiste’s consent for the shipment of his seized yellow Lamborghini to the United States.

Sammy Flex, Public Relations Manager of the Shatta Movement, announced on Tuesday that the matter has been referred to the artiste’s legal representatives for appropriate action.

“I wish to formally confirm, in my capacity as Public Relations Manager of Shatta Movement, that we have received a court document issued at the instance of EOCO regarding a request for Shatta Wale’s consent in relation to the shipment of the yellow Lamborghini to the United States of America,” Flex stated in a Facebook post.

“The matter has been duly referred to our legal representatives, who are handling it through the appropriate legal channels. We appreciate your understanding,” he added.

Background of the Seizure

The 2019 Lamborghini Urus was initially seized from Shatta Wale’s residence in Trassaco Valley, Accra, on August 5, 2025. According to an EOCO press release signed by Acting Executive Director Raymond Archer, the operation stemmed from a 2023 request by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Justice Department.

The US authorities have linked the vehicle to proceeds from the criminal enterprise of Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month sentence in the United States for multiple financial crimes. The FBI and Justice Department intend to submit a formal Mutual Legal Assistance request to the Ghanaian government to return the vehicle to the US as part of Amuah’s $4,743,443 restitution order.

Shatta Wale’s Inconsistent Account

During questioning by EOCO in August 2025, Shatta Wale—whose birth name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah—was unable to provide documentation proving ownership or purchase of the vehicle.

According to an EOCO statement released on August 21, 2025, the artiste claimed he purchased the Lamborghini from an individual on “the street” who contacted him via WhatsApp. He stated the seller may have been called “ZAK” but admitted he no longer possessed the contact information and could not identify the person.

“Charles Nii Armah Mensah does not also possess any documentation in terms of receipt or transfer documents which shows that he owns or purchased the said vehicle except a custom declaration document in his possession bearing the name of Nana Kwabena Amuah who is currently in jail,” EOCO stated.

The development has generated significant interest among fans and industry observers, though the specific details of EOCO’s latest request remain undisclosed.