Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Seized in Connection with US Fraud Case

In a surprising turn of events, popular Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., has had his luxury Lamborghini seized by Ghanaian authorities in collaboration with the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department.

The 2019 Lamborghini Urus was reportedly confiscated from Shatta Wale’s residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra, following a joint operation led by Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

According to a statement by EOCO’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, the seizure was based on a 2023 request from U.S. authorities. The vehicle has been linked to proceeds of financial crimes committed by Nana Kwabena Amuah, a convicted fraudster currently serving an 86-month sentence in the United States. Amuah is said to owe over $4.7 million in restitution to the U.S.

 government, and the Lamborghini is now part of efforts to recover that amount.

During the operation, which involved EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), Shatta Wale reportedly cooperated fully.

 Rather than allowing the authorities to tow the vehicle publicly — which he feared could damage his image — he was allowed to surrender the car voluntarily.

"The vehicle is a big part of my brand," Shatta Wale reportedly told officers, requesting discretion. The seizure was handled peacefully, and EOCO clarified that the presence of armed officers was part of standard safety protocol.

Though Shatta Wale has not been charged with any crime, he has been identified as a person of interest. EOCO stated that he, along with a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB), will be invited to assist with further investigations.

The seized Lamborghini is expected to be returned to the United States soon, as part of ongoing legal cooperation between Ghana and the U.S. under a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) agreement.

EOCO says it may share its final investigative report with the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department as investigations continue.