Charles Nii Armah Mensah, better known as Shatta Wale, a dancehall musician, has been released from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) custody after nearly two days.
He was released after his bail conditions were modified, bringing an end to the high-profile legal case involving his purchase of a luxury automobile.
His manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah (also known as Sammy Flex), verified the artist’s release to JoyNews, disclosing a significant change to the initial bail terms.
He stated that the initial bail amount of GH¢10 million was cut by half to GH¢5 million, with two sureties to justify.
The new terms also require Shatta Wale to report to EOCO three times each week while the inquiry continues.
Shatta Wale’s incarceration and eventual release are part of a larger, internationally coordinated inquiry.
He was initially invited to EOCO to assist in an investigation into the purchase of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which investigators suspect is connected to the proceeds of a $4 million crime.
This financial swindle was orchestrated by Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian national serving a prison sentence in the United States.
EOCO confiscated the luxurious automobile as part of a cooperative operation with the FBI and the Department of Justice.
According to an official statement from EOCO, Shatta Wale was questioned for about four hours and was unable to identify the individual who sold him the vehicle.
Instead, he claimed that he got it from “the street”.
The EOCO statement further noted Shatta Wale’s inability to provide any ownership papers for the vehicle, with the exception of a customs declaration form containing Amuah’s name.
The artiste’s release on reduced bail restrictions after days of judicial proceedings and public scrutiny.
During his detention, his supporters, known as the “Shatta Movement,” gathered outside the EOCO offices to chant and offer their support.
The case has highlighted Ghanaian and American law enforcement authorities’ expanding coordination in tackling financial crimes, as well as spurred a national discourse about celebrity riches and accountability.