Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, was on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following an invitation to assist in an ongoing investigation.
According to Samuel Atuobi Baah, popularly known as Sammy Flex, a Ghanaian media personality and member of Shatta Wale’s management team, the artiste honoured EOCO’s invitation voluntarily.
Sammy Flex explained in a video statement on his official X page that the first invitation had been sent on Wednesday, August 13, but was postponed to August 20 due to state funeral activities.
He explained that Shatta Wale’s appearance at EOCO was linked to investigations surrounding the purchase of a yellow Lamborghini and issues relating to tax obligations.
Sammy Flex clarified that the concern was not about money laundering, as widely speculated, but rather about how tax responsibilities concerning the luxury car were handled.
EOCO detains Shatta Wale over Lamborghini tax probe
“Shatta Wale went there himself this afternoon after receiving the invitation to assist in investigations into the Lamborghini and related matters. He presented himself as a law-abiding citizen and defended the fact that he bought his car,” Sammy Flex explained.
He further revealed that Shatta Wale’s lawyer, Cephas, was present throughout the interrogation process.
Sammy further stated that following the session, EOCO officials confirmed that the artiste was not involved in money laundering or any criminal activity, dismissing earlier claims circulating in sections of the media.
“After interrogation, it was clear that Shatta Wale is not involved in money laundering or any other criminal act, as some portals have falsely reported. The main issue is about tax obligations related to the vehicle,” Sammy Flex emphasised.
EOCO is also said to be probing into Shatta Wale’s business operations, seeking clarification on his companies and how their tax responsibilities are being handled.
