- Shatta Wale has spoken up for the first time after his release by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)
- EOCO detained Shatta Wale on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in relation with an investigation into his 2019 yellow Lamborghini Urus
- He was granted bail in the sum of GH₵ 10million with two sureties to be justified, later reduced to GH₵ 5million
Dancehall king Shatta Wale has broken his silence after he was released from custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Source: TikTok
The Ghanaian musician, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah, was detained by the financial crimes agency on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
He reportedly faced charges including money laundering, tax evasion, tax fraud and possession of proceeds of crime.
The charges stem from his purchase of a 2019 yellow Lamborghini Urus that was connected to a Ghanaian jailed in the United States for fraud and other related offences.
The musician was invited to EOCO’s offices in Accra, and when he turned up voluntarily, he was interrogated and subsequently detained.
He was granted bail in the sum of GH₵ 10million by the agency and detained overnight.
Shatta Wale’s legal team worked tirelessly throughout the day on Thursday, August 21, to secure his release, finally managing to free the musician late in the evening.
Fans of the iconic dancehall superstar besieged the EOCO office for the entire day while he remained in custody and only disbanded after his eventual release.
Shatta Wale speaks after release by EOCO
Following his release, the dancehall superstar took to TikTok Live to address his fans.
He expressed his gratitude to the multitude of Shatta Movement members who stormed the EOCO office to protest his detainment.
He also shared a message to the EOCO boss, Raymond Archer, whom he also thanked for his help in carrying out the legal processes necessary for his release.
Shatta Wale has maintained an antagonistic stance towards Archer since EOCO seized his Lamborghini, making his decision to thank him an uncharacteristic move.
The TikTok video of Shatta Wale speaking after his release is below.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
