EOCO's Investigation into Shatta Wale: Key Highlights

Accra ,Ghana ,August 21,2015 - The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has released a statement detailing its investigation into Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale over his ownership of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus. Here are the key points:

1. Reason for EOCO Involvement: Shatta Wale was invited to assist in investigations concerning a $4 million crime involving a Ghanaian currently serving jail time in the US. The Lamborghini was identified as proceeds of the crime.

2. Background of the Case: The investigation is part of a wider probe into possible co-conspirators in Ghana. The car was seized from Shatta Wale's possession in May 2025, and a US court authorized the US Government to take possession of the vehicle in Ghana as restitution for the crime.

3. Shatta Wale's Claims About Purchase: Shatta Wale claimed he purchased the Lamborghini for $150,000 from an unidentified party. However, he was unable to provide proof of purchase or identify the seller.

4. Events at EOCO Office: Shatta Wale arrived at EOCO on August 20, 2025, but refused to cooperate until his lawyer arrived. He was interrogated until 9pm and was granted bail at 9pm.

5. Bail Conditions: Shatta Wale was granted bail at GHC 10,000,000 with two sureties to be justified. EOCO will inspect the sureties before releasing him from custody.

6. Issues With His Explanation: Shatta Wale was unable to provide any credible evidence of purchase, including a receipt, transfer documents, or proof of purchase. He claimed to have bought the car from "the Street" through a contact called 'ZAK' on WhatsApp, whose details he had discarded.

7. Release Date: The statement was signed by the Head of Public Relations for EOCO Executive Director on August 21, 2025.

Read Below the details of EOCO's press releas:

Source - Lead News Online/Shiela Amerley Biala