Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has been granted bail of GH¢10 million with two sureties after being held by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over a yellow Lamborghini Urus. His management confirmed the bail through Manager Samuel Atuobi Baah, saying the legal team is working to meet the conditions by Thursday, August 21, 2025
Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., appeared at EOCO on Wednesday, August 20, with his lawyer Cephas Biyuo to help with ongoing investigations. The probe involves tax obligations on the luxury vehicle and the artist’s company operations.
His detention was first announced via a Facebook post by Sammy Flex, who assured fans the team is working closely with authorities. “We urge the SM Family and all well-wishers to remain calm and avoid any speculation. We have the utmost confidence in the judicial process,” Mr Baah said.
EOCO seized the 2019 Lamborghini Urus from Shatta Wale’s Trassaco Valley home in June based on a 2023 request from the US FBI and Department of Justice. The vehicle is linked to criminal proceeds of Nana Kwabena Amuah, serving an 86-month sentence in the US for financial crimes. “The car was seized from Charles Nii Armah, aka Shatta Wale… The vehicle is currently in EOCO’s possession,” EOCO stated.
