EOCO Seizes Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Linked to US Convicted Fraudster Nana Amuah
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has seized a luxury Lamborghini Urus SUV from Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale following a formal request by US authorities over the vehicle’s alleged ties to proceeds of fraud.
The seizure, EOCO confirmed in an official statement, was executed in line with Ghana’s Proceeds of Crime Act, and formed part of a collaborative international effort involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Department of Justice.
According to EOCO, the high-end vehicle was acquired using funds obtained through romance scams and business email compromise (BEC) schemes perpetrated by convicted Ghanaian-American fraudster Nana Kwabena Amuah, alias Philip Osei Tutu.
Amuah was recently sentenced to 64 months in prison in the United States and ordered to pay over $4 million in restitution to his victims. The Lamborghini Urus was among the assets listed in the court judgement as having been purchased with illicit funds.
The anti-graft agency disclosed that Shatta Wale was present during the operation at his residence and initially resisted attempts by EOCO officials to take possession of the vehicle. He, however, cooperated after being briefed on the circumstances and voluntarily handed over the keys.
“The vehicle has been duly secured and will be handed over to the United States authorities in accordance with the judgement issued by the US District Court,” EOCO said in the statement.
EOCO reiterated its commitment to supporting international law enforcement agencies in the fight against transnational organised crime and urged the public to support similar operations aimed at strengthening Ghana’s asset recovery and anti-money laundering regime.
The seizure underscores growing cooperation between Ghanaian authorities and global anti-fraud networks, particularly in cases involving cross-border cybercrime and financial fraud.
