Ghana's dancehall king faces international scrutiny as his luxury Lamborghini gets caught up in a massive US fraud investigation. The seizure has sparked fierce debates about celebrity accountability, cross-border crime, and the price of success in Africa's entertainment industry.
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale is under public scrutiny after the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) seized his luxury 2019 Lamborghini Urus on August 5, 2025. The seizure came during a joint operation with the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice, linking the vehicle to a $4.7 million fraud case involving convicted Ghanaian fraudster Nana Kwabena Amuah.
Authorities allege the Lamborghini was smuggled into Ghana to conceal proceeds from the U.S.-based scam. EOCO retrieved the vehicle from Shatta Wale’s residence in Accra’s Trassaco Valley, stating the recovery was conducted lawfully and without resistance. Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., voluntarily handed over the car but later accused EOCO on social media of harassment and damaging his public image.
In response, EOCO clarified that its armed Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit followed standard protocol given the international scope of the case. Both Shatta Wale and a former senior official of the National Signals Bureau have been named as persons of interest.
While Shatta Wale maintains his innocence, the case highlights growing concerns about money laundering and the accountability of celebrities within Africa’s entertainment industry.
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