The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the seizure of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus from the residence of Ghanaian dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, at Trassaco Valley Phase 1 in Accra.

The operation, was part of an ongoing investigation initiated by a 2023 request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Justice Department.

In a press release issued on August 5, 2025, EOCO’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, stated that the vehicle was identified as a proceed of the criminal enterprise of one Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month sentence in the United States for multiple financial crimes.

"In June this year, the Economic and Organised Crime Office acting on a 2023 request from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the United States Justice Department undertook an operation which led to a lawful search in a home at Trassaco Valley Phase 1, in Accra.

"The operation which was undertaken by the Surveillance And Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) of EOCO led to the discovery and seizure of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus which the FBI and the Justice Department have tied to the proceeds of the criminal enterprise of one Nana Kwabena Amuah who is currently serving an 86 month sentence for several financial crimes in the US," the statement said.

According to the statement, Shatta Wale requested that the seizure not be publicised, citing potential damage to his brand if supporters saw the vehicle being removed by EOCO.

"The car was seized from one Charles Nii Armah, aka Shatta Wale. The officers were professional and civil and the search and seizure occurred without incident.

"Nii Armah had pleaded with officers that he did not want the seizure to be made public because the vehicle was a big part of his brand and that if his supporters saw the vehicle being driven away in the company of EOCO, it would destroy his brand. Nii Armah was allowed to surrender the vehicle himself which is currently in the possession of EOCO," the statement added.

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The agency clarified that it is standard protocol for SARU officers to carry weapons during such operations for their safety.

EOCO further noted that Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signals Bureau (NSB) have been identified as persons of interest in the investigation.

"Charles Nii Armah aka Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) have been assessed as persons of interest and will be invited by EOCO to assist in further ongoing investigations in the coming days. EOCO may share the final investigations report to the FBI and the Justice Department as part of our ongoing cooperation," the statement said.

The statement by EOCO follows Shatta Wale’s public outcry on social media, where he accused EOCO of conducting an “unprovoked armed raid” on his residence and criticised Acting Executive Director Raymond Archer.

In a Facebook post, the musician claimed the operation was unjustified and could impact the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) politically.

See EOCO's statement below:



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