The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has verified the seizure of an expensive Lamborghini Urus SUV belonging to famed Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale.
EOCO claims that Nana Kwabena Amuah, also known as Philip Osei Tutu, is the convicted Ghanaian-American fraudster who owns the vehicle.
Amuah was recently jailed in the United States for his role in high-value romance and business email breach schemes, which scammed victims out of millions of dollars.
In an official statement, EOCO stated that the seizure was conducted in response to a formal request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Department of Justice.
These authorities identified the Lamborghini as one of the assets purchased with the proceeds of Amuah’s fraudulent operations.
The vehicle has been properly secured and will be handed over to US authorities in accordance with the decision issued by the US District Court.
EOCO stated.
The agency further underlined that its actions were entirely consistent with its legal jurisdiction under Ghana’s Proceeds of Crime Act.
Shatta Wale, who was reportedly present during the operation, is believed to have initially resisted EOCO authorities’ efforts to recover the vehicle.
However, after being schooled on the car’s origins and the legal repercussions, he eventually agreed and freely relinquished the keys.
The Lamborghini is among several assets included in the US court’s decision, which sentenced Amuah to 64 months in jail and ordered him to pay more than $4 million in reparations to his victims.
EOCO closed its statement by expressing its commitment to international law enforcement cooperation and urging the public to assist in similar cases as Ghana works to strengthen its asset recovery and anti-money laundering mechanisms.
EOCO seizes Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini, linked to convicted fraudster.
