Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale is facing a new development in the ongoing saga involving his yellow 2019 Lamborghini Urus. Sammy Flex, the Public Relations Manager for the Shatta Movement, recently confirmed that the team has received a court-issued document from Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The document seeks Shatta Wale’s consent for shipping the vehicle to the United States.
In a statement shared on Facebook on February 24, 2026, Sammy Flex explained that the matter has been forwarded to the artist’s legal team for proper handling through official channels. He emphasized that they are addressing it appropriately and requested understanding from the public.
This latest step has drawn attention from fans and observers in the music scene, though specific details on EOCO’s current request remain limited.
Background on the Case
The controversy dates back to mid-2025. In June of that year, EOCO, responding to a 2023 request from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice searched Shatta Wale’s residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra. Their Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit seized the yellow Lamborghini Urus, which U.S. authorities linked to proceeds from criminal activities by Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian serving an 86-month prison term in the U.S. for financial crimes.
EOCO’s initial press release noted that the seizure happened smoothly, with Shatta Wale (real name Charles Nii Armah Mensah) asking officers to keep it low-profile to protect his brand image. He was allowed to hand over the vehicle personally, and it has remained in EOCO custody since then.
The U.S. intends to recover the car as part of Amuah’s roughly $4.74 million restitution order, likely through a formal Mutual Legal Assistance request to Ghana.
When questioned by EOCO in August 2025, Shatta Wale reportedly could not provide clear proof of legitimate ownership or purchase details. He mentioned buying the vehicle “off the street” from someone possibly named “ZAK” via WhatsApp, but said he no longer had the contact or any receipts/transfer documents only a customs declaration form listing Amuah’s name.
Shatta Wale has maintained that he bought the car innocently for around $150,000 and had no knowledge of any illicit connections. The case has continued to generate discussion, with this recent court document signaling progress toward potentially returning the vehicle to the U.S. His legal representatives are now managing the response.
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