Shatta Wale Claims He Bought Lamborghini “From the Street” Amid Crime Probe by Ghana’s EOCO.

Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, has been granted bail by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the amount of GH¢10 million, with two sureties who must provide verifiable property.

Despite the bail, Shatta Wale remains in custody until the sureties meet the conditions.

The musician was summoned by EOCO on Wednesday as part of an investigation into his purchase of a Lamborghini Urus, which authorities believe may be connected to a $4 million criminal case involving Nana Kwabena Amuah a Ghanaian currently imprisoned in the United States.

According to a statement released by EOCO on Thursday and reported by Graphic Online, Shatta Wale was questioned for nearly four hours but failed to identify the person who sold him the luxury SUV.

He claimed only that he bought it “from the street” and mentioned a possible seller named “ZAK” who allegedly contacted him via WhatsApp though he couldn’t confirm this person’s identity or provide any contact details, saying he had deleted the number.

EOCO also said Shatta Wale was unable to present any sales receipts or ownership transfer documents.

The only paperwork he had was a customs declaration form, which listed Amuah’s name.

Earlier in June, EOCO, in collaboration with the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department, conducted a search at Shatta Wale’s residence in Trassaco Valley, Accra.

The operation, led by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit, resulted in the seizure of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus believed to be tied to Amuah’s illicit activities.

The seizure was made following a 2023 request from U.S. authorities under a mutual legal assistance agreement.

Though EOCO agents were armed, the search was carried out without incident.

Shatta Wale reportedly requested to hand over the car privately to avoid public embarrassment, citing its importance to his public image and brand.

U.S. officials are now seeking to have the vehicle repatriated as part of a $4.7 million restitution process related to Amuah’s case.

EOCO added that Shatta Wale and a former top official of Ghana’s National Signal Bureau remain under investigation and may be questioned further as the case develops.