A man named in a statement by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) regarding the seizure of a Lamborghini allegedly linked to musician Shatta Wale is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in the United States for his role in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme.
The 2019 Lamborghini Urus was confiscated as part of an investigation into financial crimes committed by Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian national currently serving an 86-month sentence in the U.S. The seizure followed a request from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice for Ghanaian authorities to help trace assets connected to the case.
Described by U.S. prosecutors as the “leader” of a criminal conspiracy, Amuah pleaded guilty in October 2023 to conspiracy to commit money laundering. The scheme targeted nearly 70 public and private entities across the United States, including an attempted theft of close to $4 million from the city of Lexington, Kentucky.
EOCO, in its August 6, 2025 statement, confirmed Amuah is under investigation in a joint probe with the FBI, focusing on the suspected laundering of funds from a business email compromise scheme. According to court records, Amuah and his co-conspirators posed as legitimate vendors to trick victims into wiring funds into accounts controlled by their group, operating primarily through a shell company named Gretson Company LLC.
A major incident occurred in August 2022, when the conspirators deceived officials from the city of Lexington into wiring housing assistance funds intended for the Community Action Council—a local nonprofit—into a fraudulent bank account. While the funds were recovered before being withdrawn, other victims were not so fortunate.
In a sentencing memo, U.S. prosecutor Kathryn Dieruf outlined the widespread consequences of the fraud, noting, “This crime deprived businesses of their operating funds and caused significant harm to the people who own and run those companies.” In one case, a business was forced to shut down entirely due to the financial losses.
In court, Amuah expressed remorse, describing his actions as “selfish” and “thoughtless.” He told the judge, “I ask for a second chance and I promise you will never see me in this courtroom again.”
Despite having no significant prior criminal record, U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell emphasized the seriousness of the offense, stating, “The crimes he helped commit were incredibly serious,” and highlighting how cyber fraud often disconnects perpetrators from the real-world impact on victims.
Several others were involved in the scheme, including 24-year-old Shimea Maret McDonald of Texas, who also pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing. Prosecutors revealed McDonald possessed more than 40 fake identity cards and helped Amuah launder the stolen funds through various shell companies.
EOCO’s August 2025 statement confirmed that the Lamborghini seized from Shatta Wale’s residence on August 5 was directly tied to proceeds from Amuah’s criminal activities. The seizure is part of ongoing efforts between Ghanaian and U.S. authorities to trace and recover assets linked to cross-border financial crimes.
EOCO stated that the vehicle will remain in its custody pending further legal action. Meanwhile, Shatta Wale has condemned the operation, describing it as an act of intimidation.
As of now, Amuah remains incarcerated in the United States and has been ordered to pay over $4.7 million in restitution to the fraud’s victims.
