In a dramatic turn of events, Ghanaian authorities have confiscated a luxury 2019 Lamborghini Urus from renowned musician Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale. The vehicle is reportedly connected to Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian individual currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in the United States for a fraud scheme. According to US officials, the car's seizure comes as part of the restitution process for Amuah's crimes, intended to recover approximately $4.7 million for defrauded victims.
Shatta Wale has publicly distanced himself from any implications of wrongdoing. He claims that he is merely a "third-party owner" of the vehicle and has no knowledge of who imported it into Ghana. Criticizing the circumstances of the vehicle's recovery, Wale expressed his discontent through social media, questioning the need for armed officers to raid his home during the operation, which he deemed unnecessary.
The artist, a popular figure known for his collaboration with global superstar Beyoncé on the track "Already" from the 2019 Lion King album, stated that he purchased the Lamborghini for $150,000 and provided relevant documentation to law enforcement. Given the legal context, the vehicle is expected to be handed over to US authorities to serve as part of Amuah’s restitution payments.
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (Eoco) of Ghana clarified that the car was retrieved without confrontation, emphasizing that officers carry firearms as a standard safety measure during operations. The agency has confirmed possession of the luxury vehicle and indicated that a formal request for its return is forthcoming from the FBI and US Justice Department.
Court records outline that Amuah and his associates executed a fraudulent scheme, impersonating vendors to swindle nearly 70 public and private organizations across the US. The seizure of Shatta Wale's Lamborghini marks an important development in the cross-border repercussions of financial crimes and the enforcement of accountability for the victims affected by such activities.
