Dancehall star cooperating with authorities amid ongoing inquiry into high-end vehicle linked to tax concerns
Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has been detained by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with a tax investigation involving a luxury Lamborghini SUV.
In an official statement released by his management team on Wednesday, Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., is said to have voluntarily appeared before EOCO alongside his legal counsel to support the investigation.
“Mr. Mensah presented himself voluntarily at the EOCO offices this afternoon along with his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo, to assist with investigations,” the statement confirmed.
According to Sammy Flex (Samuel Atuobi Baah), Shatta Wale’s manager, the inquiry pertains specifically to the tax status of a yellow Lamborghini believed to be in the musician’s possession.
The management reassured fans that Shatta Wale’s legal team is “fully engaged and actively working with the authorities” to secure his release and clarify all concerns.
In the statement, management urged members of the Shatta Movement (SM) and the general public to remain calm and avoid speculation, noting that legal procedures are ongoing.
“We want to assure all fans and the general public that his legal team is fully engaged and actively working with the authorities to resolve this matter,” the statement read. “They are taking all necessary steps to secure his release at the earliest opportunity.”
Shatta Wale and his legal team are expected to return to EOCO on Thursday to continue discussions.
Background to the Investigation
The situation follows the seizure of a Lamborghini Urus SUV by EOCO earlier this month. The luxury vehicle is allegedly linked to Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian-American recently convicted of orchestrating multimillion-dollar romance scams and business email compromise schemes in the United States. Amuah, also known as Philip Osei Tutu, is believed to have used the proceeds from these illicit activities to acquire the high-end SUV.
Although investigations are ongoing, EOCO suspects the vehicle may have entered Ghana through questionable channels, triggering a probe into its ownership, importation, and tax obligations.
Awaiting Further Updates
Shatta Wale’s team has promised to issue timely updates as the case unfolds. For now, fans are advised to await official communication and refrain from spreading unverified information.
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