EOCO arrests Shatta Wale over ‘alleged’ tax fraud & money laundering

Dancehall star Shatta Wale (Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.) has been detained by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with an ongoing investigation involving money laundering, tax evasion, and possession of suspected criminal proceeds.

His 2019 Lamborghini Urus, valued at nearly 400,000 dollars, has been seized by EOCO and linked to a wider 4.7 million U.S. fraud case, currently under joint review by Ghanaian and international authorities.

In response to growing public concern, Shatta Wale’s manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah, stated via Facebook:

“We assure 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.”

Mr. Baah called for calm among fans:

“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.”

Shatta Wale’s management and legal team are expected to return to EOCO tomorrow morning to continue discussions.

Further updates will be provided as the case develops.