Shatta Movement Confirms Receipt of EOCO Court Document on Yellow Lamborghini Shipment to US; Matter Referred to Legal Team
The Public Relations Manager of the Shatta Movement, Sammy Flex, has officially confirmed that the camp has received a court document issued at the instance of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) requesting Shatta Wale’s consent for the shipment of a yellow Lamborghini Urus to the United States.
In a brief statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Sammy Flex clarified the development and assured fans that the issue is being handled professionally through legal channels.
“I wish to formally confirm, in my capacity as Public Relations Manager of Shatta Movement, that we have received a court document issued at the instance of EOCO regarding a request for Shatta Wale’s consent in relation to the shipment of the yellow Lamborghini to the United States of America,” he wrote.
He added: “The matter has been duly referred to our legal representatives, who are handling it through the appropriate legal channels. We appreciate your understanding.”
The statement has sparked renewed interest among fans and industry observers, though no further details about the specific nature of EOCO’s request or the current status of the vehicle have been publicly disclosed by the Shatta Movement or the authorities.
Background of the Lamborghini Seizure
The controversy traces back to August 5, 2025, when EOCO, acting on a 2023 request from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice, conducted a lawful search at Shatta Wale’s residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra. The operation, led by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), resulted in the seizure of a 2019 yellow Lamborghini Urus.
According to EOCO’s press release at the time (signed by Acting Executive Director Raymond Archer), the vehicle was linked to the proceeds of criminal activity by one Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian national serving an 86-month sentence in the US for multiple financial crimes. The US authorities assessed the car as part of a $4,743,443 restitution order.
EOCO noted that Shatta Wale (real name Charles Nii Armah Mensah) pleaded for discretion during the seizure to protect his brand image. He was allowed to personally surrender the vehicle, which was taken into EOCO custody without incident.
On August 21, 2025, EOCO issued a follow-up statement indicating that Shatta Wale, during questioning, could not provide verifiable evidence of lawful purchase or ownership. He reportedly claimed to have bought the car from an unidentified individual (“ZAK”) via WhatsApp, but could produce no receipt, transfer documents, or contact details. The only document in his possession was a customs declaration bearing Nana Kwabena Amuah’s name.
EOCO described Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau as “persons of interest” and indicated they would be invited for further questioning. The agency also stated it may share its final investigation report with the FBI and US Justice Department under mutual legal assistance arrangements.
The latest court document appears to be part of ongoing efforts—likely tied to a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request from the US—to facilitate the repatriation of the vehicle as proceeds of crime.
Shatta Wale and his team have maintained silence on the substantive allegations since the initial seizure, with Sammy Flex’s latest post marking the first public confirmation of the new legal development. The matter remains under investigation by both Ghanaian and US authorities, with no charges filed against the artiste to date.
Fans and legal observers will be watching closely for further updates as the case progresses through the courts.
