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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 Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says Parliament and government officials are working closely with authorities in the Netherlands following the detention of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong.
Speaking on the matter on Channel One news yesterday, Mr. Dafeamekpor disclosed that the MP was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Sunday while travelling on a private trip.
According to him, Mr. Frimpong personally informed him about the incident around 5 a.m. on the day of the arrest.
He said the issue was immediately escalated to parliamentary leadership and other state officials for intervention.
Mr. Dafeamekpor explained that the Majority Leader, who was in transit at Heathrow Airport in London at the time, travelled to Schiphol to engage the detained MP and better understand the situation.
He added that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ghana’s Ambassador to The Hague, the Attorney General, the Speaker of Parliament and the Clerk to Parliament had all been involved in efforts to address the matter.
According to him, a Ghanaian lawyer based in The Hague and qualified to practise there has also been engaged to represent the MP.
“The lawyer is dealing with the issues, but let me confirm that he is fine,” Mr. Dafeamekpor stated.
He noted that Parliament and the legal team were still waiting for official documents, including an authenticated copy of the arrest warrant and other details from Dutch prosecutors handling the matter.
The South Dayi MP therefore urged the media and the public to avoid speculation until all facts surrounding the case are confirmed.
“We want to urge all the media houses not to be throwing in things that have not been confirmed,” he said.
Mr. Dafeamekpor further explained that Parliament’s involvement was partly because the MP was travelling with a diplomatic passport.
He noted that extradition and detention cases involving political figures are not uncommon internationally, citing examples such as former Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet and Julian Assange.
According to him, authorities are hopeful the matter can be resolved for the MP to return to Ghana safely.
He appealed to the MP’s family, colleagues in Parliament and the public to remain calm while diplomatic and legal processes continue.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Water Ltd has announced temporary water supply interruptions in several parts of western Accra following technical challenges at the Weija Water Treatment Plant.
In a press release issued on May 13, the company explained that the challenges had affected water production and distribution in some communities.
According to the management of the company, residents in areas including Dansoman, Mamprobi, Mataheko, Laterbiokorshie, Korle Bu, La Paz, MacCarthy Hill, Gbawe, Mallam, Tesano, Darkuman, North Kaneshie, Dome, Achimota, Anyaa and Ablekuma may experience low water pressure and erratic water supply.
Management noted that engineers and technical teams were working to fix the problem and restore normal water supply as soon as possible.
The company advised consumers to store water whenever there is flow in their communities in order to manage the temporary disruption.
It urged essential service providers to contact their Assembly Members or the Ghana Water Ltd Call Centre for assistance.
The company apologized to customers affected by the situation and appealed for calm and cooperation while efforts continue to resolve the challenge.
By: Jacob Aggrey
