EOCO Boss Raymond Archer now my ‘Best Friend’- Shatta Wale Hails after Car Fraud Saga
Dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has described Raymond Archer, the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), as his “best friend,” saying his past arrest by the agency turned out to be a divine lesson.
Speaking in an interview on Prime Time on JoyPrime, the ‘Melissa’ hitmaker said he now believes his encounter with EOCO was part of God’s plan to educate Ghanaians about buying vehicles through legitimate means.
“Raymond Archer is now my best friend because I feel God sent him to educate the people of Ghana — and that’s exactly what he did,” Shatta Wale said. “He taught us how to buy cars appropriately and from the right sources. Yes, buyer beware. That’s one major problem we’ve solved in this country.”
The outspoken musician admitted that although many still associate his arrest with controversy, he views it as a blessing in disguise.
“Maybe you might think he arrested me and blah blah blah. But all that he did was God-ordained, you know what I mean? He’s really opened our eyes to certain things,” he added.
Shatta Wale explained that the experience has made him more cautious with his personal purchases and urged young people to do the same.
“It’s about time the youth get wise and know how to purchase properties,” he advised. “Even me, that’s what I’m doing now. Whenever I want to buy something, I ask myself, is it solid?”
The comments come months after Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Urus was linked to a $4.7 million car fraud case. The vehicle was confiscated but later returned following legal proceedings initiated by U.S. authorities.
Shatta Wale was detained by EOCO on Wednesday, August 20, as part of investigations into alleged financial irregularities involving the luxury car. He was granted bail the next day after the initial GH₵10 million bail sum was reduced to GH₵5 million with two sureties.
His lawyer, Cephas Boyuo, confirmed that as part of the bail conditions, the musician was required to report to EOCO three times a week.
Meanwhile, a lyric from Stonebwoy’s new EP The Torcher — “My property no go lock for EOCO” — has stirred online debate, with fans interpreting it as a subtle jab at Shatta Wale. The song, which focuses on resilience and integrity, has sparked fresh conversations about transparency and accountability in Ghana’s entertainment industry.
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