Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., was detained by Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on August 20, 2025, in connection with an investigation into tax obligations related to his purchase of a yellow Lamborghini Urus.

 The vehicle was seized earlier in August 2025 following a joint operation with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which linked the car to proceeds of crime tied to a Ghanaian, Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is serving an 86-month sentence in the U.S. for financial crimes. Shatta Wale voluntarily presented himself to EOCO with his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo, to assist with the inquiry.

His management stated that the detention relates to tax obligations, though the car's connection to a U.S. fraud case has been widely reported. He was granted bail of GH₵10 million with two sureties on August 21, 2025, and his legal team is working to resolve the matter.