Shatta Wale in a pose with his Lamborghini Urus
Ghanaian dancehall star Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, also known as Shatta Wale, has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following an inquiry into tax obligations relating to his purchase of a yellow Lamborghini.
According to management, Shatta Wale presented himself voluntarily at the EOCO offices on Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo to assist with investigations.
“We want to assure all fans and the general public that his legal team is fully engaged and actively working with the authorities to resolve this matter.
“They are taking all necessary steps to secure his release at the earliest opportunity,” Ghanaian media personality Samuel Atuobi Baah, popularly known as Sammy Flex, who is also a member of Shatta Wale’s management team, confirmed the development in a post on his official X page on August 20, 2025.
He further urged the SM Family and all well-wishers to remain calm and avoid any speculation. “We have the utmost confidence in the judicial process.
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“Management and his legal representatives will return to the EOCO offices tomorrow morning to continue these discussions.
“We will provide further updates as appropriate,” the statement added.
The management of dancehall artist Shatta Wale (Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.) is issuing this statement following his detention by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) today.
This follows an inquiry related to tax obligations on the purchase of a yellow Lamborghini…
— Sammy Baah Flex (@sambahflex) August 20, 2025
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