Shatta Wale: Fans Gather at EOCO’s Office to Campaign for Musician’s Release Amid His Detention
- Shatta Wale has landed in EOCO's custody after being detained amid a probe into the purchase of his yellow Lamborghini Urus
- The SM boss's fans have gathered at the entrance of the EOCO headquarters to plead for the musician's release as his team attempted to secure his bail
- Shatta Wale's detention comes weeks after EOCO visited his residence and seized his yellow Lamborghini Urus
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Award-winning Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after his detention as part of an investigation into the tax obligations of his yellow Lamborghini Urus on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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A statement issued by the SM Boss's management stated that he had voluntarily presented himself to EOCO officials along with his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo, to assist with the ongoing investigations.
On Thursday, 21 August 2025, the Public Relations Manager for Shatta Wale, Sammy Flex, arrived at the EOCO office to begin the process of securing his GH₵10 million bail, with two sureties being demanded for the artiste's release.
Fans campaign for Shatta Wale's release
Following Shatta Wale's detention, a few diehard fans gathered in front of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra to campaign for the dancehall musician's release from custody.
In a video, the fans were seen holding placards in a show of solidarity for the SM boss amid his ongoing legal woes.
In an interview, one of the fans, whose name is unknown, shared that he had skipped work to troop to the EOCO headquarters with his colleagues to campaign for his release due to the love he has for him and his craft.
He also spoke about Shatta Wale's impact on his life as he recounted how the musician's songs helped him cope with his mother's demise.
The fan noted that he had not been paid to stage the protest and expressed optimism that the charges against the SM boss would be dropped.
He said:
"I came here early in the morning. I was supposed to go to work, but I am here to support Shatta Wale because I like him. It is not because of anything else. If it wasn't for Shatta Wale, I would have been depressed after my mother's death. He hasn't given me any money. His songs have helped me."
The videos of Shatta Wale's fans campaigning for his release outside EOCO's office are below:
Why has EOCO detained Shatta Wale?
According to Shatta Wale's team's press release, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has detained the musician in connection with tax-related issues concerning the purchase of his yellow Lamborghini Urus.
Major media outlets have also reported that the dancehall musician had been detained over alleged money laundering, tax evasion, tax fraud, and possession of proceeds of crime.
Source: Instagram
Shatta Wale's detention comes weeks after EOCO announced the seizure of his yellow Lamborghini Urus, which he purchased in 2024.
In a press release, the agency noted that they carried out a raid at the SM boss's Trasacco Valley residence and retrieved the vehicle after a request from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Department of Justice.
The security agencies had linked Shatta Wale's car to a Ghanaian man named Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month (seven years) jail term in the US over some financial crimes.
EOCO noted that the On God hitmaker and a former National Signal Bureau official were persons of interest and would be invited to assist with their ongoing investigations.
Amid the allegations, Shatta Wale has maintained his innocence in the matter and has denied having any ties with Nana Kwabena Amuah.
Sammy Flex secretly filmed at EOCO's headquarters
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Sammy Flex was secretly filmed at the EOCO headquarters after rumours emerged that Shatta Wale had been arrested.
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In a video, the PRO for the SM boss had a concerned look on his face as he made phone calls amid the confusion online.
The footage of Sammy Flex at the headquarters of EOCO triggered mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
