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  • Shatta Wale Detained by EOCO Over Lamborghini Tax Investigation

    Shatta Wale Detained by EOCO Over Lamborghini Tax Investigation

    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.

    Follow Kobbyjosvan.com for more updates on this developing story.

  • Politicians lead extravagant lifestyles, not celebrities – Okyeame Kwame

    Politicians lead extravagant lifestyles, not celebrities – Okyeame Kwame

    The multi-award winning musician Okyeame Kwame has dispelled the myth that famous Ghanaians lead opulent lives.

    The musician claims that politicians are the ones who have demonstrated extravagant lifestyles.

    His remarks come in response to the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) announcement that it would begin lifestyle audits aimed at celebrities and people who might be considered to have excessive wealth.

    Conversely, the “Yeeko” hitmaker claimed that celebrities experience financial hardships because their incomes are insufficient to support their lavish lifestyles.

    “I have been in the celebrity space for 20 something years, I do not think they will find any artiste who are “criminals” or many celebs and film makers because these people are suffering. It is very difficult to be in this industry as an influencer or artiste and then just by that be able to survive. I have not seen celebrities in Ferraris or Maybachs or Porsche cars or multimillion dollar mansions. Where are they? Show me one.

    Read more: BREAKING: Hajia 4Reall pleads guilty to a romance scam in U.S court

    “However, the people that I have seen living lavishly are politicians. I have seen civil servants who make maybe ₵14000 a month and driving S-class,” he told Berla Mundi on TV3’s New Day on Monday.

    He clarified that their occasional vacation outside of Ghana is solely funded by their savings.

    Instead, Okyeame Kwame urged EOCO to concentrate more on politicians who are most likely to be affected by its proposed plan to combat corruption in the nation.

    “They are going to start investigating celebrities and in less than 30 days, they will be done because it is obvious that there are no or very few celebrities who are enjoying unwarranted wealth,” he noted.

    The musician expressed his excitement, nevertheless, at EOCO’s decision to protect integrity across the nation.

    The decision by EOCO follows the recent guilty plea in a $2 million romance scam case made by Ghanaian musician and social media influencer Mona Montrage, also known as Hajia4reall.

    “We are leading the charge by ourselves, making certain proposals for the amendment of the law to align with international standards. This ensures that any gaps in your financial profile are substantiated by your earnings.

    “Any disparities must be clarified to law enforcement, and the burden of proof rests on the individual to explain the origin of those resources,” the head of Administration and Investigations at EOCO, Edward Cudjoe disclosed to JoyNews in an interview.

    It is anticipated that EOCO’s new approach will address the nation’s growing issue of unexplained enrichment and illicit wealth-making ventures.