Shatta Wale: EOCO Detains Artist in Connection With Money Laundering After Seizure of Lamborghini
- Shatta Wale has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on charges reportedly related to money laundering and possession of the proceeds of crime
- A statement from the dancehall superstar's manager, Sammy Flex, released on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, confirmed the detainment and shared more details of the case
- EOCO seized Shatta Wale's yellow Lamborghini Urus in May after the FBI linked it to a Ghanaian currently serving an 86-month prison term in the United States
- In a chat with YEN.com.gh, blogger Chris Osei Kofi discussed Shatta Wale's renewed woes with the EOCO and his team's handling of the saga
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Ghanaian dancehall king Shatta Wale has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in relation to money laundering, tax evasion, tax fraud and possession of proceeds of crime.
The charges stem from his purchase of a yellow Lamborghini believed to be stolen from the United States.
EOCO seizes Shatta Wale's yellow Lamborghini
On August 5, Shatta Wale took to social media to claim that armed men from EOCO stormed his residence.
"Raymond Archer EOCO BOSS, Ibe you go make NDC go out of power next 4yrs. Bringing guns to my house was uncalled for!" he shared.
EOCO later released a statement to clarify that officers visited Shatta Wale's home in May about his yellow Lamborghini Urus, which the FBI had tied to a Ghanaian incarcerated in the United States.
Officers reportedly tried to seize the vehicle, but Shatta Wale asked to be allowed to surrender it himself, which he died in the days following the initial visit.
EOCO detains Shatta Wale
Wale appeared at the Accra offices of EOCO on Wednesday, August 20, after he was invited by the agency.
Joy News reported that Shatta Wale faced charges of money laundering, possession of proceeds of crime, tax fraud, and tax evasion from EOCO.
According to a statement from Shatta Wale's management, he willingly showed up following the invite, which he said was due to tax issues related to his yellow Lamborghini.
"The management of dancehall artist Shatta Wale (Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.) is issuing this statement following his detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) today. This follows an inquiry related to tax obligations on the purchase of a yellow Lamborghini vehicle," the statement released by his manager Sammy Flex said.
Sammy Flex bemoaned the fact that, despite appearing willingly, EOCO detained Shatta Wale and planned to keep him in their offices overnight.
He assured all fans of the Shatta Movement that Wale's legal team were working assiduously to ensure his release.
"Mr. Mensah presented himself voluntarily at the EOCO offices this afternoon, along with his lawyer Cephas Biyuo, to assist with investigations. We want to assure all fans and the general public that his legal team is fully engaged and actively working with the authorities to resolve this matter. They are taking all necessary steps to secure his release at the earliest opportunity," the statement added.
Speaking with YEN.com.gh, blogger Chris Osei Kofi said EOCO's move against Shatta Wale was a message to other celebrities that they won't be spared if they break the law.
"The whole Shatta Wale clash with EOCO appears to be a way of state institutions like EOCO making it extremely clear that they won't spare any celebrity who flouts the law, no matter the 'clout' they believe they have. The tax evasion allegations are very serious and should be a lesson to other celebrities. However, through it all, the one person who deserves praise is Shatta Wale's PRO, Sammy Flex, for how he has controlled the narrative," he said.
Shatta Wale's manager captured at EOCO
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale's manager, Sammy Flex, was secretly recorded at the premises of EOCO.
A passing fan recorded Sammy Flex just outside the premises of the agency's Accra offices amid reports that the artiste had been arrested.
Wale's manager was making a call at the time the video was taken and appeared deep in thought as his artiste battled legal challenges at EOCO.
Source: YEN.com.gh
