Shatta Wale Addresses EOCO Boss Raymond Archer After Release From Custody: “I’ve Learnt My Lesson”
- Shatta Wale has spoken up for the first time after his release by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)
- The EOCO detained the musician on August 20,2025, in relation to an investigation into his 2019 Lamborghini Urus
- Shatta Wale was granted bail of GH₵10 million with two sureties to be justified, later reduced to a sum of GH₵5 million
Dancehall king Shatta Wale has broken his silence after he was released from custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Source: TikTok
The Ghanaian musician, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah, was detained by the financial crimes agency on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
He reportedly faced charges including money laundering, tax evasion, tax fraud, and possession of the proceeds of crime.
The charges stemmed from his purchase of a 2019 yellow Lamborghini Urus that was connected to a Ghanaian jailed in the US for fraud and other related offences.
The musician was invited to the EOCO’s offices in Accra, and when he turned up voluntarily, he was interrogated and subsequently detained.
He was granted bail in the sum of GH₵1 0million by the agency and detained overnight.
Shatta Wale’s legal team worked tirelessly throughout the day on Thursday, August 21, to secure his release, finally managing to free the musician late in the evening.
Fans of the iconic dancehall superstar besieged the EOCO office for the entire day while he remained in custody and only disbanded after his eventual release.
Below is a video of Shatta Wale's fans at the EOCO office demanding his release.
Shatta Wale speaks after release by EOCO
Following his release, Shatta Wale took to TikTok Live to address his fans.
He expressed his gratitude to the multitude of Shatta Movement members who stormed the EOCO office to protest his detainment.
He also shared a message to the EOCO boss, Raymond Archer, whom he also thanked for his help in carrying out the legal processes necessary for his release.
Shatta Wale has maintained an antagonistic stance towards Archer since EOCO seized his Lamborghini, making his decision to thank him an uncharacteristic move.
The TikTok video of the musician speaking after his release is below.
Reactions to Shatta Wale's release from EOCO
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments from fans reacting to Shatta Wale's release from EOCO custody.
Look @ me Twice😒 said:
"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The lesson dierr we all dey learn."
Nana Kwame ❤️ wrote:
"May God give you loved ones like SM fans 🤲🤲❤️."
Vocalno empire1 commented:
"My love for Shatta has deepened since they started maltreating him while Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido and other Nigerian artists are enjoying their money peacefully🥺🥺."
Source: Facebook
Footage of Shatta Wale leaving EOCO surfaces
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that footage showing Shatta Wale leaving the EOCO's custody had surfaced on social media after his release.
He was secretly ushered out of the office before his release was announced to fans, to prevent many fans rushing to catch a glimpse of him.
Footage showed Shatta Wale being escorted out of the EOCO headquarters by officials in a white Nissan Navara truck with tinted windows.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
