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Dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known in showbiz as Shatta Wale, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after nearly two days in detention.
He was released after a variation of his bail conditions, bringing a respite to the high-profile legal saga surrounding his acquisition of a luxury vehicle.
His manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah, also known as Sammy Flex, confirmed the artiste's release to JoyNews, revealing a crucial revision to the initial bail terms.
He said that the initial bail sum of GH¢10 million was reduced by half to GH¢5 million with two sureties to be justified.
The new conditions also require Shatta Wale to report to EOCO three times a week as the investigation continues.
Shatta Wale's detention and subsequent release are part of a broader, internationally coordinated investigation.
He was originally invited to EOCO to assist in a probe into the purchase of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, a car authorities believe is linked to the proceeds of a US$4 million crime.
This financial scam was orchestrated by a Ghanaian national, Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving a prison term in the United States.
The luxury car was seized by EOCO in a joint operation with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
According to an official statement from EOCO, Shatta Wale was questioned for nearly four hours and was unable to identify the person who sold him the car.
He instead claimed that he bought it from “the street”.
The EOCO statement further highlighted Shatta Wale's inability to provide any ownership documentation for the vehicle, except for a customs declaration form bearing Amuah's name.
The release of the artiste on the revised bail conditions comes after days of legal processes and public scrutiny.
His fans, known as the "Shatta Movement", gathered outside the EOCO offices, chanting and showing support during his detention.
The case has underscored the growing collaboration between Ghanaian and U.S. law enforcement agencies in combating financial crimes and has sparked a national conversation about celebrity wealth and accountability.
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