A Ghanaian national at the centre of a major financial crime in the United States' name has come up in a case of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana's seizure of a luxury Lamborghini sports car linked to popular musician Shatta Wale.

Nana Kwabena Amuah, described by US prosecutors as the ringleader of a multi-million-dollar cyber fraud network, is currently serving an 86-month (seven-year) prison sentence in the United States after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in 2023.

His criminal activities are now connected to ongoing investigations in Ghana, where EOCO is collaborating with the FBI and the US Department of Justice.

The spotlight turned to Amuah after EOCO, in an August 5, 2025, statement, revealed that a 2019 Lamborghini Urus seized from Shatta Wale’s home was believed to be one of the assets acquired through Amuah’s fraudulent schemes.

According to US court documents, Amuah led a conspiracy that involved Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams targeting nearly 70 businesses and government institutions across the US.

The criminals impersonated vendors and tricked their victims into wiring funds to fake accounts controlled by the group.

These accounts were operated through shell companies, notably Gretson Company LLC, used to launder stolen funds.

One of the most significant incidents occurred in August 2022, when the City of Lexington in Kentucky was deceived into transferring housing assistance funds meant for a local nonprofit to a fraudulent bank account.

While Lexington managed to recover its funds, many other victims did not, with at least one business reportedly collapsing due to the financial loss.

During sentencing in October 2023, US District Judge Karen Caldwell emphasised the seriousness of the crime, noting how such online fraud creates a disconnect between perpetrators and the real-life harm suffered by victims.

Despite Amuah expressing remorse and asking for a second chance, the court ordered him to pay over $4.7 million in restitution to the affected entities.

Prosecutors also revealed the involvement of other co-conspirators, including Shimea Maret McDonald, a 24-year-old from Texas, who reportedly possessed over 40 fake identity cards.

EOCO confirmed in its statement that the Lamborghini seized in Ghana is believed to have been purchased using proceeds from the fraud and will remain in its custody as investigations continue.

The agency added that the US Department of Justice and the FBI have requested assistance in tracking down assets tied to Amuah’s activities.

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