Shatta Wale: FIC Ghana CEO Warns Musician of Possible Extradition Amid His Release From EOCO Custody

• The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) boss has reacted to Shatta Wale's ongoing issues with the EOCO
• In a video, Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo cautioned the musician over a possible extradition to the US
• The FIC Ghana boss's message to Shatta Wale comes a day after his release from EOCO's custody

The acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo, has cautioned musician Shatta Wale following his release from detention at the EOCO headquarters.

Speaking on the Friday, August 22, 2025 edition of Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana show, the former Free Zones boss expressed his admiration for the SM boss and his achievements in the music industry.

He recounted how proud he became of Shatta Wale after he featured on American music superstar Beyoncé Knowles' 2019 smash hit, Already, off the Lion King album.

FIC boss warns Shatta Wale after release

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Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo cautioned Shatta Wale against engaging in any financial crimes that could result in him possibly getting extradited to the US to face a court of justice.

He noted that even though the dancehall musician had a massive following, like the ones who rushed to the EOCO headquarters to protest his detention, those individuals would not have the means to follow him when he is extradited for committing any serious crimes.

He said:

"For your own sake, don't get involved in a criminal enterprise and racketeering that can result in you being extradited to the United States to face justice. That is my advice to him. You have a following. We saw them yesterday."

"If you get to the point when the FBI wants to extradite you to the States because you are a suspect in racketeering, your fans cannot get a visa to follow you there. Salam Mustapha will not follow you there."

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Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo noted that Shatta Wale did not need a Lamborghini to improve his brand, as he had made significant strides before purchasing the luxurious vehicle.

The FIC Ghana boss added that the SM boss, just like his rival Stonebwoy and many others in the music industry, has already had a big impact and does not need the Lamborghini Urus.

The video of the FIC boss warning Shatta Wale against extradition to the US after his release from EOCO detention is below:

Shatta Wale's detention and release from EOCO

Recall that Shatta Wale was detained at the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to assist in investigations into the purchase of his yellow 2019 Lamborghini Urus.

According to an official statement from EOCO, the dancehall musician was questioned for nearly four hours and was unable to prove his ownership of the luxurious car. He was also unable to identify the person who sold him the car.

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Shatta Wale sends message to EOCO boss Raymond Archer after release, video stirs reactions

Shatta Wale was released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the evening on Thursday, August 21, 2025, after he was able to meet his bail conditions, following its reduction from GH¢10 million to GH¢5 million with two sureties.

The SM boss's bail conditions also require him to report to EOCO three times a week as they continue with their investigations into the case linked to Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian currently serving an 86-month (seven years) jail term in the US over some financial crimes.

FIC boss's warning to Shatta stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from netizens below:

ayinii752 commented:

"The government should fight those who stole the Ghanaian money, not the citizens who are working hard for themselves. They should leave Shatta Wale alone. Shatta Wale is not a government official."

Pattino seven wrote:

"The extradition law must be reviewed. Well spoken, but please never compare."

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suspect979 said:

"The FBI would have to get us all visas because we won’t agree 😂😂😂😂."

Shatta Wale sends message to EOCO boss

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale sent a message to the EOCO boss, Mr Raymond Archer, after his release from detention.

In a video, the SM boss expressed his gratitude to the EOCO boss for his agency's help during the interrogation process.

Shatta Wale also thanked his fans for their massive support throughout his ordeal at the hands of the EOCO officials.

Source: YEN.com.gh