The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has seized a 2019 Lamborghini Urus belonging to Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, following a collaborative operation with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Justice Department. The raid took place earlier today at Shatta Wale’s residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra.
According to an EOCO press release issued at 6:31 PM GMT, the luxury vehicle was linked to Nana Kwabena Amuah, a convicted fraudster currently serving an 86-month sentence in the United States for multiple financial crimes. The operation, led by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), was conducted based on a 2023 request from the FBI and U.S. Justice Department, aiming to retrieve proceeds of crime.
The seizure was carried out professionally and without incident, though Shatta Wale reportedly pleaded with officers to keep the matter discreet, citing potential damage to his public image. He was allowed to surrender the vehicle himself, which is now in EOCO’s possession. The car is slated to be returned to the United States as part of a $4,743,443 restitution order linked to Amuah’s case.
EOCO emphasized that the operation adhered to standard safety protocols, with SARU officers carrying weapons to ensure their protection. The agency also noted that Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) are under investigation for their potential interest in the case. Both individuals have been invited to assist EOCO in the coming days as part of ongoing inquiries, with findings to be reported to the FBI and Justice Department.
Shatta Wale, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and ownership of multiple luxury cars, including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, has yet to issue a public statement on the seizure. The raid marks a significant development in EOCO’s efforts to combat the illegal importation of stolen vehicles, with 43 high-value cars reclaimed in Ghana between January and July 2025.
Further details are expected as the investigation continues.
