Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has been released from custody after his bail conditions were significantly reduced.
The musician was detained for less than twenty-four hours as part of an investigation into a luxury vehicle suspected to be connected to international fraud.
Originally set at 10 million Ghana cedis, the bail amount was halved to 5 million cedis with two sureties. This development came after the artist’s fans gathered outside the offices of the Economic and Organised Crime Office demanding his release.
The investigation centers on a Lamborghini Urus that American authorities have linked to a convicted fraudster currently serving a prison sentence in the United States. The vehicle was seized from the musician’s residence in early August following a request from the FBI and US Justice Department.
While the artist’s management team has criticized the investigation as a witch hunt against successful musicians, authorities maintain this is part of legitimate international cooperation in combating financial crime. The case highlights growing scrutiny of high-value asset acquisitions and their documentation in Ghana’s entertainment industry.
Source: newsghana.com.gh
