Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, known privately as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., was on Wednesday detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with an inquiry into the tax obligations of a yellow Lamborghini.
The detention is linked to ongoing investigations surrounding the purchase of his yellow 2019 Lamborghini, which was previously seized by authorities on suspicion of being connected to a wider financial scandal in the United States.
EOCO is now probing possible irregularities regarding the musician’s tax obligations on the luxury car.
According to a statement issued by his management, Shatta Wale voluntarily appeared at the EOCO offices this afternoon, accompanied by his lawyer. “This follows an inquiry related to the tax obligations of a yellow Lamborghini vehicle. Mr. Mensah presented himself voluntarily at the EOCO offices this afternoon, along with his lawyer Cephas Biyuo, to assist with investigations,” the statement said.
In a post on Facebook, Samuel Atuobi Baah wrote, “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.”
He assured Shatta Wale’s 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.
“We urge the SM Family and all well-wishers to remain calm and avoid any speculation. We have the utmost confidence in the judicial process.
Samuel Atuobi Baah
Management and its legal representatives will return to the EOCO offices tomorrow morning to continue these discussions. We will provide further updates as appropriate.”
Shatta Wale and his legal representatives are expected to return to EOCO tomorrow morning to continue discussions with investigators.
This development comes hours after the “On God” hitmaker made headlines for flaunting a new purple Lamborghini Urus, only days after the yellow one was seized.
In a viral video, he was seen celebrating the new acquisition while urging Ghanaian musicians to “work hard” so they too could enjoy similar luxuries.
The unfolding controversy has sparked intense debate online, with fans split between supporting their idol and questioning his lifestyle choices.
More to come…
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