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Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale briefly detained in connection with Lamborghini investigation.

Following questioning, Wale was granted a reduced bail of $454,000.

Renowned Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale was detained during an investigation related to his purchase of a luxury car, according to Ghanaian authorities.

Earlier this month, Wale's yellow Lamborghini was seized at the request of the US, which claimed the vehicle was linked to the proceeds of a criminal enterprise.

Ghana's Economic and Organized Crime Office (Eoco) noted that Wale voluntarily entered custody on Wednesday and was questioned regarding the car.

In their statement, Wale's management did not address the US allegations, stating instead that the artist was detained over "tax obligations."

The 2019 Lamborghini Urus was identified by the FBI and the US Justice Department as being linked to "a $4 million (approximately $3 million) crime involving one Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian currently serving time in the USA," Eoco reported on Thursday.

Wale has denied any knowledge or connection to Amuah, who received a seven-year sentence for fraud in 2023.

He described himself as a "third-party owner" of the $150,000 (£110,000) car and stated that he was unaware of who had imported it into the country.

Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah, is one of Ghana's most prominent musicians, having built a successful career on Jamaica's dancehall sound. He gained international recognition through his collaboration with Beyoncé on her 2019 song "Already."

After being questioned, Wale was initially granted bail of 10,000,000 Ghanaian cedis ($910,000; £675,000), Eoco reported. He was later released after his bail was reduced to $454,000, according to his management.

Meanwhile, a small crowd of Wale's fans gathered outside Eoco's office in Accra, the capital, to show their support for the musician.

Eoco previously stated that Wale's Lamborghini would be returned to the US to assist in compensating Amuah's victims.

Amuah and his co-conspirators impersonated vendors to defraud nearly 70 public and private organizations across the country, according to US court records.

On Wednesday, Wale's management called for fans to remain calm and avoid speculation while the musician was in detention.

"We want to assure all fans and the general public that his legal team is fully engaged and actively working with the authorities to resolve this matter," the statement read.

The seizure of Wale's car is part of a larger operation, as Ghana collaborates with the US to dismantle an international fraud network targeting American citizens.

This month, the FBI and US Justice Department extradited and arrested three Ghanaian nationals alleged to be the masterminds behind a $100 million fraud scheme involving romance scams and phishing attacks.

NCA Suspends 9 Radio Stations, Including 3 Owned by Wontumi, Over Regulatory Violations

August 12, 2025 - The National Communications Authority (NCA) has suspended the operations of nine radio stations across Ghana for breaching broadcasting regulations. Among the affected are three stations owned by Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The decision, announced in an official statement dated August 12, follows the expiration of a 30-day regulatory amnesty granted by former President John Dramani Mahama. The amnesty gave non-compliant broadcasters a window to rectify violations, but according to the NCA, six stations "failed, refused and neglected" to take any corrective action.

While several defaulting stations used the grace period to address their infractions, three others were found to have continued operations despite unresolved breaches. These included the unauthorized use of Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) frequencies and the use of unapproved transmitter locations. STLs are essential to radio operations, serving as the critical connection that transmits audio from the studio to the broadcast transmitter—often situated in optimal signal locations.

In addition to the STL issues, the NCA noted that the suspended stations were operating without a valid Certificate of Compliance, which is a requirement under Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 1991).

“Consequently, the operations of the following stations have been suspended,” the NCA announced.

The suspended stations include:

  • Donplus Multimedia Limited (Ho, 105.9 FM)

  • Dreams Ghana Media Limited (New Abirem, 104.9 FM)

  • Jam Multimedia Limited (Kintampo, 101.3 FM)

  • Jewel Group Limited (Duayaw Nkwanta, 102.7 FM)

  • Kandai Star Community Radio (Kpandai, 107.3 FM)

  • Unique Gateway Communication Limited

  • Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited (Accra 95.9 FM, Kumasi 101.3 FM, Takoradi 101.3 FM)

The NCA reaffirmed its commitment to upholding Ghana’s broadcasting laws and emphasized that regulatory compliance is essential for maintaining order and integrity in the country’s media space. 


According to the regulator, while many non-compliant stations took steps during the amnesty period to correct their violations, three others failed to address specific infractions. These included the unauthorized use of Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) frequencies and the operation of transmitters at unapproved locations. Although STL systems are fundamental to broadcasting—transmitting audio or video signals from the studio to a separate transmission site optimized for signal reach—their use must still comply with regulatory standards. Without these links, a station cannot effectively broadcast, but their operation must be properly licensed and approved by the NCA.