The king of dance hall may be showcasing his lifestyle on social media. However, beneath that yellow Lamborghini lies a narrative of corruption, fraud, and a perilous interaction with the FBI. This situation transcends mere ownership of a car; it encompasses power, money laundering, and the lengths to which individuals will go to safeguard their secrets.
This is the reason Shatta Wale declined to inform on Adu Boahen, the troubled former director general of the National Signals Bureau, regarding the yellow Lamborghini, compelling him to disclose that he acquired the vehicle from the street without revealing the identity of the seller. Before we explore this incident, as we mentioned in our previous video, please hit the subscribe button.
Many individuals are questioning whether Shatta Wale is genuinely that reckless, unaware of the identity of the seller of the yellow Lamborghini after publicly claiming to be a third-party owner and distancing himself from the embattled former director general of the National Signals Bureau.
In videos shared on social media, Shatta Wale clearly communicated to Raymond Archer, the head of economic and organized crime, that he purchased the car for $150,000 and possessed all necessary documentation to validate his ownership.
However, when he was apprehended and questioned, he was unable to present a single receipt to substantiate his assertion. Below is a complete press release from the economic and organized crime unit.
Following Shatta Wale’s detention, Charles Ni Ama Mensah, also known as Shatta Wale, was interrogated and subsequently granted bail.
Charles Ni Ama Mensah, commonly referred to as Shatta Wale, received an invitation from Eyoko to aid in the investigations related to a 2019 Lamborghini Urus. This vehicle has been identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation within the United States Justice Department as being the proceeds of a crime amounting to 4 million United States dollars, which involves one Nana Quabana Amoa, a Ghanaian currently serving a prison sentence in the United States of America.
The investigation is part of a broader inquiry into potential co-conspirators involved in the $4 million United States dollars crime that took place in the United States, which includes several Ghanaians and the recovery of the crime’s proceeds.
In response to requests from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Justice Department, EOCO initiated local investigations aimed at uncovering possible co-conspirators in Ghana. EOCO commenced the search for the vehicle, which was identified and seized around May of this year while in the possession of Charles Namensa.
On August 15, 2025, a United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Central Division of Lexington, in the criminal case of the United States of America versus Nana Amua, issued an order forfeiting the substitute asset concerning the Lamborghini Urus in question. This order authorized the United States government to take possession of the vehicle in Ghana as restitution for the crime.
On August 5, 2025, following a public statement by Charles Nii Ama Mensah claiming he purchased the car for 150,000 United States dollars from an unidentified seller, EOCO extended an invitation to Charles Nama to appear on August 13, 2025.
The appointment was later rescheduled to August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM to assist with the investigations. Counsel for Charles Nii Ama informed Yoko officers that they would arrive at 11:00 AM. Yoko adjusted his schedule to accommodate their timing.
Shortly before 11:00 AM, the legal representatives of Shatta Wale contacted EOCO to inform them that their client was unavailable due to prior commitments. EOCO responded by reminding the council that both he and his client were expected to appear as previously arranged.
Charles Ni Ama Mensah arrived at the office at approximately 3:00 PM and asserted that he would not cooperate until his legal counsel was present, a right that he is entitled to and which was duly recognized.
EOCO investigators, along with Charles Nii Ama Mensa, waited from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM for the arrival of his counsel. It is worth noting that EOCO’s official closing time is 5:00 PM.
Despite this, the staff at Yoko and the entire operational team decided to proceed with the interrogation, which concluded around 9:00 PM. The officers ultimately departed the office at approximately 11:00 PM.
Shatta Wale was granted bail around 9:00 PM, shortly after the interrogation concluded. He was released on bail set at 10 million Ghana cedis, with two sureties required for justification. Provided that the sureties are presented this morning, Yoko will conduct a surety inspection, which is standard procedure, after which Shatta Wale will be released from custody.
Up to this point, Shatta Wale has not been able to determine the identity of the individual from whom he acquired the aforementioned Lamborghini Rose vehicle, only stating that he bought it from the streets and from someone possibly named Zach, who may have reached out to him via WhatsApp, yet whose identity remains unknown to him and whose contact information he has discarded.
At this time, Shatta Wale also lacks any documentation, such as a receipt or transfer papers, that would confirm his ownership or purchase of the said vehicle, apart from a customs declaration document in his possession that lists the name Nanaqabana Amoa, who is currently incarcerated.
According to information released by the economic and organized crime unit, Shatta Wale chose not to disclose the source of his yellow Lamborghini purchase, which could potentially link him directly to Nana Amoah.
This situation is not ordinary. It is part of a larger issue of embarrassment, a minor disgrace overshadowed by a more significant one. The reality is that Shatta Wale’s luxury vehicles are all provided to him by Adu Boahen, not for the purpose of purchase, but rather on a rental basis and also for the purpose of laundering money.
Essentially, Shatta Wale receives a subsidized rate on leased vehicles from Adu Boahen and subsequently flaunts them to his fellow musicians, labeling them as broke and lazy, when in truth, the cars do not belong to him. The relationship evolved from merely leasing cars and showing them off to laundering illicit funds through his brand, which ultimately benefits him greatly.
He is able to retain a portion of the cash and drive the vehicles for an extended duration. This arrangement might have remained unnoticed had Adu Boahen not been caught in a corruption scandal involving the embezzlement of nearly 50 million Ghanaian cedis, equivalent to $4.5 million. Aware that his downfall was imminent, he ventured into the car rental business, Dreams Enterprise Limited, a company that reportedly has over 90% of its vehicles stolen from abroad.
Aware of the possibility of future exposure regarding his car dealings, he attempted to cleanse the brand by incorporating some legitimate vehicles. Due to his status as a public servant and the requirements for asset declaration, he is unable to do this in his own name, as the law could potentially reveal his actions. The most suitable individual to assist them in executing their plan was Shatta Wale.
Their client, who rents cars from them at a reduced rate, is Adu Boahen, who, through his corrupt associate Leslie Queno of Fantasy Dome, decided on Shatta Wale. Subsequently, they began acquiring several high-end vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce, a fact that Stoneboy was fully aware of, which explains his confrontation with Shatta Wale during that radio interview. It is important to note that Shatta Wale cannot register any of these vehicles, particularly the Rolls-Royce, in his name, as Adu Boahen’s legal team would face significant complications regarding a breach of contract.
The mansion in East Lagon that he purportedly purchased is yet another aspect of the money laundering and asset concealment scheme he is orchestrating for Adu Boahen. It is common sense for any rational individual to understand that if Shatta Wale were to implicate Adu Boahen as the one who provided him with the yellow Lamborghini to launder, Adu Boahen would retaliate by reclaiming all his assets, including the mansion, the Rolls-Royce, and other cash, resulting in a far greater disgrace for Shatta Wale.
Shatta Wale would prefer imprisonment over enduring such a humiliating experience at the hands of Ghanaians and rival fans. He is now tasked with proving the source of the car he purchased or risk extradition to the USA by the FBI due to allegations of conspiracy and possession of proceeds from fraud related to a yellow Lamborghini bought by Nana Quabena Amoa, a fraudster currently serving time in the USA.
In our upcoming episode, we will delve into how Shatta Wale might evade a potential extradition from the FBI. Thus, it is evident that Shatta Wale’s yellow Lamborghini is not merely a status symbol; it represents a significant risk.
