The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has detained Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known in showbiz circles as Shatta Wale.
He is being held in connection with tax obligations on a yellow Lamborghini vehicle.
Management of the musician, in a statement, disclosed that Shatta Wale voluntarily presented himself at the EOCO offices this afternoon, along with his lawyer Cephas Biyuo, to assist with investigations.
The statement further added that efforts were underway to get the musician released as soon as possible.
“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. They are taking all necessary steps to secure his release at the earliest opportunity.
We urge the SM Family and all well-wishers to remain calm and avoid any speculation. We have the utmost confidence in the judicial process.”
Below is the full statement
The management of dancehall artist Shatta Wale (Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.) is issuing this statement following his detention by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) today.
This follows an inquiry related to tax obligations of a yellow Lamborghini vehicle. Mr. Mensah presented himself voluntarily at the EOCO offices this afternoon along with his lawyer Cephas Biyuo, to assist with investigations.
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. They are taking all necessary steps to secure his release at the earliest opportunity.
We urge the SM Family and all well-wishers to remain calm and avoid any speculation. We have the utmost confidence in the judicial process.
Management and his legal representatives will return to the EOCO offices tomorrow morning to continue these discussions.
We will provide further updates as appropriate.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana