By Issah Olegor
The legal controversy surrounding Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale and his seized luxury vehicle has entered a new phase, as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) formally seeks his consent to ship the confiscated Lamborghini to the United States for further legal processes.
The development was confirmed by Sammy Flex, Public Relations Manager of the Shatta Movement, who disclosed that a court document issued at the request of EOCO has been officially served on the musician.
The document seeks Shatta Wale’s formal approval for the transfer of his yellow Lamborghini to the United States of America.
In a public statement issued on February 24, 2026, Sammy Flex confirmed that the matter has been referred to the artist’s legal team for professional handling.
He assured supporters that all steps being taken are strictly within the framework of due process and lawful procedure, adding that the team is engaging the matter through appropriate legal channels.
This latest legal step is directly linked to a high-profile asset seizure carried out on August 5, 2025, when EOCO confiscated a Lamborghini Urus from Shatta Wale’s residence.
At the time, EOCO announced that the operation formed part of a broader international investigation initiated following a 2023 request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Justice.
According to EOCO, the operation was conducted by its Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) as part of an international cooperation framework on transnational financial crimes.
The agency stated that the vehicle had been linked to alleged proceeds of crime associated with Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving 86-month prison sentence in the United States for multiple financial offences.
EOCO further disclosed that during investigations, Shatta Wale was unable to provide documentation proving lawful ownership or evidence of legitimate purchase of the vehicle.
In an earlier agency statement dated August 21, 2025, officials revealed that the artist could not identify the individual from whom he acquired the Lamborghini, claiming the seller had contacted him via WhatsApp and that he no longer possessed the contact details.
With EOCO now seeking consent to transfer the vehicle to the United States, legal analysts say the case has moved from a domestic seizure matter into the domain of international asset recovery and judicial cooperation.
The request suggests that U.S. authorities may require the vehicle as evidence or as part of forfeiture proceedings connected to the ongoing criminal case linked to Nana Kwabena Amuah.
Sammy Flex has maintained that Shatta Wale is cooperating with legal processes and that the matter is being addressed strictly through his legal representatives.
No official comment has yet been issued by EOCO on the timeline or legal basis for the proposed shipment beyond the court filing.
