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Najanious Blog Blog of Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Source: Justice Nyaabire Adongo
EOCO Seizes Lamborghini Urus from Shatta Wale’s Residence Following FBI Request
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The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confiscated a 2019 Lamborghini Urus from the residence of Ghanaian dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale.
According to a press release signed by Acting Executive Director Raymond Archer, the seizure followed a 2023 request from the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice. EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) conducted a lawful search in June 2025 at a property located in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra.
The luxury vehicle was reportedly linked to proceeds from criminal activities involving one Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month prison sentence in the United States for multiple financial crimes. The FBI and Justice Department have traced the Lamborghini Urus to Amuah’s illicit operations.
“The car was seized from one Charles Nii Armah, aka Shatta Wale. The officers were professional and civil, and the search and seizure were carried out without incident,” the statement said.
It further disclosed that Shatta Wale had pleaded with the officers not to make the seizure public, citing concerns that the vehicle was a significant part of his public image and brand. In a show of cooperation, EOCO permitted him to voluntarily hand over the vehicle, which is now in EOCO’s custody.
“As per standard safety protocols, SARU officers were armed during the operation to ensure their safety. The FBI and Justice Department are expected to submit a formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to the Government of Ghana, seeking the return of the vehicle to the United States. This would contribute to Amuah’s restitution order of $4,743,443,” the release added.
Shatta Wale, along with a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB), have been identified as persons of interest. They will be invited by EOCO to assist with further investigations. EOCO also noted that the final investigation report may be shared with the FBI and the US Department of Justice as part of their ongoing collaboration.
