The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the retrieval of a luxury vehicle linked to proceeds of international financial crimes from the residence of Ghanaian musician Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, following a lawful search at his Trassaco Valley home.
The operation, carried out by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) in June 2025, was in response to a 2023 request from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the United States Department of Justice.
According to EOCO, the search led to the discovery and seizure of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, a vehicle identified by U.S. authorities as part of the illicit assets of Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month sentence in the U.S. for multiple financial crimes. The luxury SUV was reportedly in the possession of Shatta Wale at the time of the operation.
The statement noted that the operation was conducted professionally and without incident. Shatta Wale, while not obstructing the officers, is said to have pleaded for privacy, citing the potential damage to his public image if the vehicle’s seizure became public knowledge. In response, EOCO allowed him to personally surrender the vehicle, which is now securely held by the agency.
EOCO clarified that it is standard protocol for SARU officers to be armed during operations for their safety, and this operation adhered to all necessary legal and procedural frameworks.
The U.S. authorities are expected to formally request the repatriation of the Lamborghini through a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) treaty process, with the vehicle expected to contribute to the $4.74 million restitution ordered in the Amuah case.
EOCO has also revealed that Charles Nii Armah (Shatta Wale) and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) are now considered persons of interest in ongoing investigations. Both are expected to be invited in the coming days to assist with inquiries.
As part of the continuing collaboration between EOCO and the FBI, a final investigative report may be submitted to U.S. authorities to aid in broader investigations.
