Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase

August 21, 2025

Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has been detained by Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (Eoco) in a tax investigation related to his yellow Lamborghini, which was seized earlier this month at the request of the US. The $150,000 luxury vehicle was allegedly tied to proceeds of a criminal enterprise involving Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian serving a seven-year sentence in the US for fraud. While Wale's management stated he voluntarily presented himself to authorities regarding "tax obligations," they didn't address the US allegations connecting the car to criminal proceeds.

Who is affected

Shatta Wale (Charles Nii Armah), one of Ghana's best-known musicians
Fans of Shatta Wale
Nearly 70 public and private organizations across the US who were victims of fraud
Victims of Nana Kwabena Amuah's fraud scheme

What action is being taken

Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (Eoco) is detaining Shatta Wale as part of a tax investigation
Eoco is returning Wale's seized Lamborghini to the US to aid in victim restitution
Ghana is working with the US to dismantle an international fraud network targeting Americans
Wale's legal team is actively working with authorities to resolve the matter

Why it matters

Shatta Wale is one of Ghana's most prominent musicians with international recognition, including collaboration with Beyoncé
The case connects to a broader $100 million international fraud scheme involving romance scams and phishing attacks
The investigation represents cooperation between Ghana and the US in combating international financial crimes
The seizure is part of efforts to provide restitution to fraud victims

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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