The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the seizure of a luxury Lamborghini Urus SUV from popular Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale.
The vehicle is said to be linked to convicted Ghanaian-American fraudster Nana Kwabena Amuah, also known as Philip Osei Tutu.
The high-end vehicle, which was in the possession of Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale at the time of the seizure, was reportedly acquired using proceeds from Amuah’s multi-million-dollar romance and business email compromise schemes in the United States.
In a statement, EOCO revealed that the confiscation followed a formal request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Department of Justice, who had identified the vehicle as an asset purchased with fraudulently acquired funds.
EOCO said Shatta Wale, who was present when its officials visited his residence, initially resisted efforts to take the vehicle.
However, he later complied and voluntarily handed over the keys after learning the true nature of the matter.
EOCO’s statement clarifies that the agency acted within its legal mandate under Ghana’s Proceeds of Crime Act.
The car was among several properties flagged in the US judgment that sentenced Amuah to 64 months in prison and ordered him to pay over $4 million in restitution to his victims.
“The vehicle has been duly secured and will be handed over to the United States authorities in accordance with the judgement issued by the US District Court,” EOCO said in its release.
EOCO has reiterated its commitment to assisting international law enforcement
efforts and urged the public to cooperate in similar cases as the country strengthens its asset recovery and anti-money laundering framework.
