- Shatta Wale is under investigation by EOCO over the ownership and tax compliance of his yellow Lamborghini Urus.
- The artiste claims he bought the car via WhatsApp from a seller named “ZAK” but cannot trace him or provide a receipt.
- Legal analyst Amanda Clinton suggests he may be relying on an “innocent purchaser” defence, which could complicate EOCO’s ability to seize the vehicle.
- Shatta Wale was released on revised bail terms and must report to EOCO three times weekly.
Shatta Wale’s flashy yellow Lamborghini Urus has become the center of a legal storm — and the dancehall star is now navigating a complex investigation into its ownership and tax status.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) revealed that Shatta Wale was unable to produce valid documentation confirming lawful ownership of the luxury vehicle. According to investigators, the artiste claimed he bought the car through WhatsApp from someone known only as “ZAK,” but has since lost contact with the seller and cannot provide a receipt. The only paperwork he holds is a customs declaration form linked to Nana Kwabena Amuah, an individual currently serving time in prison.
Legal expert Amanda Clinton believes Shatta Wale may be leaning on an “innocent purchaser” defence — a legal strategy that argues the buyer acquired the item without knowledge of any wrongdoing. If that’s the case, EOCO cannot simply seize the car. Instead, they’ll need to take the matter to the High Court, where a judge will assess whether Shatta Wale qualifies as a legitimate, unaware buyer under Ghana’s asset recovery laws.
Meanwhile, Shatta Wale has been released from EOCO custody after meeting revised bail conditions. Originally set at GH¢10 million with two sureties, the bail was reduced to GH¢5 million, though the number of sureties remains the same. As part of his release terms, the “Ayoo” hitmaker must report to EOCO three times a week.
The investigation stems from suspicions that the Lamborghini may not have met the necessary tax compliance requirements. With the legal process unfolding and public interest mounting, Shatta Wale’s case could set a precedent for how high-profile asset disputes are handled in Ghana.
