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EOCO confirms seizure of Lamborghini from Shatta Wale’s home as part of FBI investigation
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has disclosed that it recently conducted a lawful search at a residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra, where a 2019 Lamborghini Urus was seized from musician Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale.
According to a press release signed by the Acting Executive Director of EOCO, the operation was carried out in June this year based on a 2023 request from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the United States Justice Department.
EOCO indicated that the operation was undertaken by its Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), which led to the discovery of the luxury vehicle.
The car was said to be connected to the criminal activities of one Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month sentence in the US for multiple financial crimes.
The release noted that although the Lamborghini was found in Shatta Wale’s possession, it was linked by US authorities to proceeds from Amuah’s criminal enterprise.
EOCO stated that its officers acted professionally during the search, and the seizure was carried out without incident.
EOCO further revealed that Shatta Wale had pleaded with officers not to make the seizure public, arguing that the vehicle formed a significant part of his public image and that its public confiscation could damage his brand.
The musician was therefore allowed to voluntarily surrender the vehicle, which is now in EOCO’s custody.
The Office clarified that it is standard protocol for SARU officers to carry weapons during operations to ensure their safety.
EOCO stated that the FBI and the US Justice Department intend to send a formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to the Government of Ghana for the vehicle to be returned to the United States as part of efforts to recover $4,743,443 in restitution linked to Nana Kwabena Amuah’s case.
The release added that both Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) have been classified as persons of interest.
EOCO announced that the two will be invited to assist with ongoing investigations in the coming days.
EOCO indicated that the final investigation report may be shared with the FBI and the US Justice Department as part of continued international cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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