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Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr, popularly known as Shatta Wale, a prominent Ghanaian dancehall artist, has secured his release from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) custody upon fulfilling the stipulated bail conditions of GH¢5 million and two sureties.
His release is subsequent to his arrest and detention by EOCO yesterday, following an investigation, as confirmed by a member of the Shatta team through a Facebook post.
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“The management of dancehall artiste Shatta Wale (Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.) is issuing this statement following his detention by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) today. This follows an inquiry related to 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.”
We want to assure all 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.
Management and his legal representatives will return to the EOCO offices tomorrow morning to continue these discussions.
We will provide further updates as appropriate.
The Genesis of the whole story is on August 5, EOCO seized a 2019 Lamborghini Urus from the residence of dancehall musician Shatta Wale.
This was contained in a press release issued by EOCO and signed by the Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer.
The release stated:
“In June this year, the Economic and Organized Crime Office, acting on a 2023 request from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the United States Justice Department, undertook an operation which led to a lawful search at a home in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra. The operation, which was carried out by the Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) of EOCO, led to the discovery and seizure of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus which the FBI and the Justice Department have tied to the proceeds of the criminal enterprise of one Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month sentence for several financial crimes in the US.”
It added:
“The car was seized from Charles Nii Armah, aka Shatta Wale. The officers were professional and civil, and the search and seizure occurred without incident. Nii Armah had pleaded with officers not to make the seizure public because the vehicle was a big part of his brand, and if his supporters saw the vehicle being driven away in the company of EOCO, it would damage his brand. Nii Armah was allowed to surrender the vehicle himself, which is currently in EOCO’s possession. It is standard safety protocol for officers of the Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) to carry weapons while on operations for their safety. The FBI and the Justice Department intend to send a formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to the Government of Ghana to return the car to the United States as part of Nana Kwabena Amuah’s $4,743,443 restitution.”
The statement further noted:
“Charles Nii Armah, aka Shatta Wale, and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) have been assessed as persons of interest and will be invited by EOCO to assist in further ongoing investigations in the coming days. EOCO may share the final investigations report with the FBI and the Justice Department as part of our ongoing cooperation.”
Source: SIRKENN.com
