Popular Ghanaian artist Shatta Wale has been detained as part of a tax investigation regarding the acquisition of a luxury Lamborghini, reportedly connected to a broader U.S. fraud case involving another Ghanaian national.
Shatta Wale Detained Amid Tax Investigation Linked to Luxury Car Purchase

Shatta Wale Detained Amid Tax Investigation Linked to Luxury Car Purchase
Ghanaian music sensation Shatta Wale finds himself at the center of a legal storm over his Lamborghini, which has been implicated in a U.S. fraud investigation.
Popular Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale, known for his dynamic contributions to the dancehall genre, has been detained amid an ongoing tax investigation related to his recent purchase of a luxury vehicle. The yellow Lamborghini, valued at approximately $150,000, was confiscated earlier this month following allegations that it was connected to the profits of a criminal enterprise, as claimed by U.S. authorities.
The controversy is particularly notable for its ties to Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian currently serving a seven-year sentence in the U.S. for fraud-related offenses. While Shatta Wale’s management did not address the U.S. allegations directly, they stated that the artist was detained due to "tax obligations."
In a public statement, Wale's team asserted that he voluntarily presented himself to Ghana's Economic and Organized Crime Office (Eoco) on Wednesday to cooperate with the investigation. However, as of now, Eoco has not provided any public comments about the developments. Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah, is widely recognized for his global hits and collaborations, including work with international stars like Beyoncé.
Once the Lamborghini was seized, Wale distanced himself from the alleged fraud, claiming he was merely a "third-party owner" and was unaware of how the car made its way into the country. Eoco has announced that the vehicle would be returned to the U.S. in order to facilitate the restitution process for Amuah's victims, who were deceived through a scheme involving impersonation of vendors.
Wale’s detention is being observed in the context of a larger initiative whereby Ghana has been collaborating with the U.S. to dismantle an international fraud network. This month, U.S. agencies successfully extradited Ghanaian nationals who are accused of masterminding elaborate scams that defrauded both individuals and organizations out of around $100 million.
Wale's management has urged his fans to remain calm and avoid speculative narratives while they work closely with legal representatives to address the issues at hand.