Shatta Wale’s $300K Lamborghini Seized by EOCO in Joint FBI Operation Over US Fraud Case

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has retrieved a luxury 2019 Lamborghini Urus belonging to Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, in connection with an ongoing international criminal investigation.

The high-profile seizure occurred at Shatta Wale’s residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra, following a joint operation between EOCO, the FBI, and the United States Justice Department. The operation was executed under the authority of a 2023 request from U.S. agencies seeking restitution from Nana Kwabena Amuah, a convicted fraudster currently serving an 86-month prison sentence in the United States.

According to EOCO, the Lamborghini—valued at over $300,000—has been tied to proceeds from Amuah’s criminal enterprise. The seizure was carried out professionally and without incident by the Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) of EOCO.

Shatta Wale reportedly pleaded with officers not to publicize the seizure, expressing concerns that it could damage his brand if fans witnessed EOCO officials driving away with the vehicle. He was eventually allowed to surrender the car voluntarily.

EOCO stated that both Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) have been declared persons of interest in the case and will be assisting in further investigations.

A formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request is expected to be sent to the Government of Ghana for the repatriation of the car to the U.S., where it will contribute to settling Amuah’s $4.7 million restitution order.

The final investigation report will be shared with the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department as part of ongoing international cooperation.