Dancehall icon Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following his release from custody.
Speaking in a live broadcast on his social media platforms on Thursday, August 21, the artiste commended EOCO staff for their professionalism during his detention.
“To all the staff at EOCO, you guys have been wonderful. At least I came there and you really took me through the rightful processes that were needed. I just want to say God bless you,” Shatta Wale said.
He also extended appreciation to his fans popularly known as the Shatta Movement for their unwavering support, as well as to his mentor, Nii Original, whom he described as “a father” figure.
“One Don is safe, I’m home now, and I want to say a big thank you to all my fans for supporting and being around me in times like this because I needed you the most and you held me down,” he added.
Shatta Wale’s release came after nearly two days in EOCO custody, following a variation of his bail conditions linked to an ongoing investigation into the acquisition of a luxury vehicle. His manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah (Sammy Flex), confirmed to JoyNews that the initial GH¢10 million bail was reduced to GH¢5 million, with two sureties to be justified. The artiste is now required to report to EOCO three times a week while investigations continue.
The probe centers on Shatta Wale’s purchase of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which investigators believe is tied to proceeds from a US$4 million financial scam masterminded by Ghanaian national Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving a prison sentence in the United States.
The vehicle was seized in a joint operation between EOCO, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
According to EOCO, the musician was interrogated for nearly four hours but could not identify the seller of the vehicle, stating only that he bought it “from the street.” He also failed to produce valid ownership documents, providing instead a customs declaration form that bore Amuah’s name.
The case has sparked intense public scrutiny and underscored the growing cooperation between Ghanaian and U.S. law enforcement agencies in tackling financial crimes, while fueling national debate on celebrity lifestyles, wealth, and accountability.
