EOCO’s Official Statement On Shatta Wale
Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has officially confirmed the interrogation and subsequent bail of renowned dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale.
The investigation specifically centers on a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which the FBI and the US Justice Department have identified as proceeds from a $4 million crime.
This probe forms a critical part of a larger international investigation into possible co-conspirators in a significant financial crime that occurred in the United States. Consequently, EOCO acted on a formal request from US authorities to track the vehicle and conduct local investigations in Ghana.
A Detailed Timeline of the Investigation
The process began when EOCO located and seized the luxury vehicle from Shatta Wale’s possession in May of this year. Subsequently, on August 5, 2025, after the artist publicly claimed he purchased the car for $150,000, EOCO formally invited him to assist with the investigation. Initially scheduled for August 13, the appointment was rescheduled for August 20 at 10:00 AM.
However, the interrogation faced significant delays. Firstly, Shatta Wale’s counsel requested an 11:00 AM start time, which EOCO accommodated. Then, just before the new appointment, his lawyer called to state that neither he nor his client were available. EOCO officials stood firm and insisted they report as rescheduled. Shatta Wale finally arrived at the office at 3:00 PM but declined to cooperate until his lawyer was present.
A Lengthy Interrogation and Bail Conditions
As a result, EOCO investigators and Shatta Wale waited for several hours until his counsel arrived at 5:00 PM—the office’s official closing time. Demonstrating commitment to the case, the entire operational team chose to proceed with the interrogation, which eventually concluded around 9:00 PM.
Following the questioning, officials granted Shatta Wale bail at GH¢10 million with two sureties. EOCO expects to process the sureties and complete a standard inspection protocol before he is released from custody.
Key Findings from the Interrogation
Critically, during the interrogation, Shatta Wale was unable to provide concrete details about the vehicle’s purchase. He stated he bought it “from the Street” from someone possibly named “ZAK” who contacted him via WhatsApp. Importantly, he admitted he no longer possesses the contact details for this individual.
Furthermore, the artist could not produce any valid documentation, such as a receipt or transfer papers, to prove legitimate ownership. The only document in his possession is a custom declaration bearing the name of Nana Kwabena Amuah—the individual currently serving a jail sentence in the US for the original crime. This development significantly strengthens the international case for the vehicle’s forfeiture.
