EOCO Seizes Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Urus Linked to Ghanaian-American Fraudster’s Multi-Million-Dollar Scheme
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has officially announced the confiscation of a luxury Lamborghini Urus SUV from well-known Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale.
Nana Kwabena Amuah, also referred to as Philip Osei Tutu, a convicted Ghanaian-American fraudster, is reportedly connected to the seized vehicle.
According to reports, the high-end Lamborghini Urus SUV, which was in the possession of Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale at the time of seizure, was purchased using funds derived from Amuah’s elaborate romance and business email compromise schemes, which amounted to millions of dollars in the United States.
EOCO disclosed in a statement that the seizure was executed following a formal request from the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who had traced the vehicle as an asset acquired through fraudulent means.
According to EOCO, Shatta Wale, who was at his residence during the officials’ visit, initially resisted the seizure efforts but eventually complied by voluntarily surrendering the vehicle’s keys upon being informed of the legal basis for the action.
The agency emphasized that its actions were fully compliant with the legal framework provided under Ghana’s Proceeds of Crime Act, as outlined in its official statement.
The Lamborghini was one of several assets identified in a US court judgment that sentenced Amuah to 86 months (over seven years) in prison and mandated him to pay over $4 million in restitution to victims of his fraudulent activities.
EOCO stated, “The vehicle has been secured and will be transferred to the United States authorities in line with the ruling issued by the US District Court.”
The agency reaffirmed its dedication to supporting global law enforcement initiatives and called on the public to assist in similar cases as Ghana continues to enhance its efforts in asset recovery and combating money laundering.
