Captain Smart
Controversial broadcaster, Captain Smart, has alleged that the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has cleared dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, over concerns surrounding his yellow Lamborghini, which remains in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Speaking on his Onua TV morning programme, Captain Smart claimed that the FBI had conducted investigations in the United States and determined that the luxury vehicle was legally purchased and legitimately shipped to Ghana.
According to him, EOCO’s Executive Director, Raymond Archer, had allegedly written to the FBI alleging that the vehicle was stolen and requesting further action, including the possible arrest of the musician.
“Raymond came to tell us that Shatta Wale is a thief — or am I lying? He went to buy a Lamborghini that was stolen. I am saying this and I am putting my job on the line,” Captain Smart said.
He further alleged that after receiving the complaint, the FBI investigated across the United States and found that the car was “genuinely purchased and genuinely shipped to Ghana”.
“Americans are indeed investigating the guy who sold the car, but he did not steal the car. The car Shatta Wale used is not a stolen one. The FBI has confirmed to Raymond Archer that the car is not a stolen car. If Raymond Archer says I am lying, he should publish all the communication,” he added.
The allegations come amid reports that EOCO has initiated legal processes regarding the possible shipment of the vehicle back to the United States. Shatta Wale’s Public Relations Manager, Sammy Flex, confirmed in a Facebook statement that the artist had received a court document requesting his consent for the vehicle to be transported to the US.
“I wish to formally confirm, in my capacity as Public Relations Manager of Shatta Movement, that we have received a court document issued at the instance of EOCO regarding a request for Shatta Wale’s consent in relation to the shipment of the yellow Lamborghini to the United States of America,” the statement read.
He added that the matter had been referred to the musician’s legal representatives and was being handled through the appropriate legal channels.
Captain Smart further alleged that Raymond Archer had gone to the High Court in Accra to seek approval to ship the vehicle back to the United States, arguing that the Ghanaian government should bear the cost of the shipping.
The claims have, however, drawn sharp criticism from fellow broadcaster and musician Blakk Rasta.
In a video posted on X, Blakk Rasta described Captain Smart’s comments as reckless and unfounded.
“Tell us one thing Raymond Archer has done that is criminal. Can you not petition? By the power of your microphone and your following, you use that to try and — I don’t know what you want to get. This is the first time I am reacting to Captain Smart like this. Because this is nauseating. It is childish,” he said.
He questioned the plausibility of claims that the FBI would prioritise a single vehicle investigation, adding, “How can Raymond write to the FBI because of one toy car? We demean the whole FBI to the point of leaving serious things and chasing after one car. Are we serious?”
Blakk Rasta challenged Captain Smart to make public any correspondence allegedly sent to the FBI to substantiate his claims.
As of the time of filing this report, Raymond Archer and EOCO had not officially responded to the allegations.
The controversy began months ago when EOCO seized Shatta Wale’s yellow Lamborghini as part of ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding its acquisition and importation into Ghana. The seizure generated significant public attention, particularly on social media, where supporters of the musician questioned the basis of the action.