Shatta Wale's Luxury Lamborghini Seized in Connection with US Fraud Case

Ghana's Eoco agency has confiscated Shatta Wale's Lamborghini Urus, alleged to be tied to a US fraud case involving a jailed Ghanaian. The artist denies any wrongdoing, expressing outrage at the manner of the car's recovery.

 

Ghanaian governmental authorities have seized a high-end Lamborghini Urus linked to musician Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, amid claims of a connection to fraudulent activities in the US. The car, valued at $150,000, is reportedly associated with Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence for orchestrating a major fraud scheme in America.

Shatta Wale has refuted allegations of any relationship with Amuah, asserting that he is merely a "third-party owner” of the vehicle. "I don't know who shipped it [to Ghana]," he remarked, insisting that he had complied with all lawful requirements when purchasing the car.

The seizure occurred following an official request from US authorities, who are pursuing the restitution of $4.7 million owed to Amuah’s victims. Wale criticized the authorities on social media for the aggressive approach they took while reclaiming the vehicle. "Bringing guns to my house was uncalled for," he stated, accusing the head of the operation of intentionally humiliating him.

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (Eoco) clarified that the Lamborghini was retrieved without incident, and officers carried weapons as part of standard safety measures during such operations. The car is now in the custody of Eoco, which has indicated that the next steps include returning the vehicle to the US as part of the ongoing legal proceedings against Amuah.

Documented fraud cases suggest that Amuah's group captured approximately $4.7 million by impersonating vendors and manipulating various organizations into transferring funds into accounts under their control. Following a thorough investigation, Amuah was sentenced to 86 months in prison in 2023, with the Lamborghini flagged as a significant asset in his restitution plan.