MWE Correspondent
Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has been detained in connection with a tax investigation related to his purchase of a luxury vehicle, according to a statement from his management.
Earlier this month, Wale’s yellow Lamborghini was seized at the request of the United States, which alleged that the vehicle was linked to the proceeds of a criminal enterprise. This network reportedly involves another Ghanaian individual, Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in the United States for fraud.
In their statement, Wale’s management did not address the allegations from the US but indicated that the artist was detained due to “tax obligations.” They noted that Wale voluntarily presented himself to Ghana’s Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) on Wednesday afternoon. EOCO has not yet responded to the BBC’s request for comment.
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Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah, is one of Ghana’s most prominent musical figures. He has achieved significant success in the dancehall genre and gained international recognition through his collaboration with Beyoncé on her 2019 song “Already.”
Following the seizure of his Lamborghini, Wale denied any knowledge of or connection to Nana Kwabena Amuah. He stated that he is a “third-party owner” of the $150,000 (£110,000) vehicle and claimed he was unaware of who had imported it into the country. EOCO has indicated that the car will be returned to the US to assist in compensating Amuah’s victims.
Court records from the US reveal that Amuah and his associates impersonated vendors to defraud nearly 70 public and private organizations across the country.
On Wednesday, Wale’s management urged fans to remain calm and avoid speculation while the musician is in detention. They assured the public that his legal team is actively engaged with authorities to resolve the matter.
The seizure of Wale’s Lamborghini is part of a larger operation; Ghana has been collaborating with the US to dismantle an international fraud network targeting American citizens. Recently, the FBI and US Justice Department extradited and arrested three Ghanaian nationals alleged to be masterminds behind a $100 million fraud scheme involving romance scams and phishing attacks.
Source: BBC News Africa
