Ghanaian Star Shatta Wale Held Over Lamborghini Deal
Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase
Ghanaian Star Shatta Wale Held Over Lamborghini Deal
Popular Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has been detained in a tax investigation linked to his purchase of a luxury car, his management has said. Wale's yellow Lamborghini was seized earlier this month at the request of the US, which alleged that the vehicle was tied to the proceeds of a criminal enterprise. The network allegedly involved another Ghanaian, Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is serving a seven-year jail term in the US for fraud. Wale's management did not mention the US' allegations in their statement, saying instead that the artist was detained over "tax obligations". In a statement posted on social media, Wale's team said he had "presented himself voluntarily" to Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (Eoco) on Wednesday afternoon. The Eoco has not yet responded to the BBC's request for comment. Wale, real name Charles Nii Armah, is one of Ghana's best-known stars. He has built a hugely successful career on Jamaica's dancehall so…
