The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has responded to claims made by popular Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale, who alleged that armed officers raided his home during a recent operation.
In a press release, EOCO confirmed that officers from its Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), in collaboration with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), conducted a lawful operation at a residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra. The operation led to the seizure of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus linked to a major financial crime in the United States.
According to the statement, the officers acted professionally and civilly during the search and seizure, which occurred without incident. The agency explained that SARU officers were armed as part of standard safety protocols.
“It is a standard safety protocol for officers of the Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) to carry weapons while on operations for their safety,” the statement clarified.
Shatta Wale, from whom the vehicle was seized, reportedly pleaded with officers not to make the seizure public, citing concerns over the potential impact on his brand. He was later allowed to voluntarily surrender the vehicle, which is now in EOCO’s custody.
The FBI and the US Department of Justice are expected to submit a formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to the Government of Ghana to facilitate the vehicle’s return to the United States.
EOCO also revealed that Charles Nii Armah and a former senior officer of the National Signals Bureau (NSB) have been identified as persons of interest and will be invited to assist with ongoing investigations.
Credit: gbcghanaonline.com
