The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has urged Ghanaians to be cautious when purchasing vehicles shipped into the country, warning that a significant number may have been stolen abroad.
The alert comes as EOCO continues investigations into dancehall artiste Shatta Wale over his purchase of a Lamborghini Urus, allegedly linked to proceeds of a US$4 million crime involving Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian currently jailed in the United States.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, EOCO legal officer Paa Bruce Sam outlined red flags that potential buyers should look out for.
He stressed that the first step is to research the market value of the brand in question.
“If the price being offered is far below the usual range, it’s a strong indication that the vehicle may have been stolen,” he cautioned.
Mr. Sam further warned against sellers who fail to provide complete documentation or make excuses for delays in producing valid papers. He noted that such omissions should immediately raise suspicion.
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Highlighting another risk, he explained that while many imported vehicles are accident cars, some may arrive bearing signs of violent crime.
“If you see gunshot marks, broken mirrors, or anything unusual, it is possible the car was picked from a violent crime scene,” he said.
He also cautioned buyers against dealing with indirect sellers who cannot be met in person and keep redirecting customers to third parties, describing such transactions as “often linked to stolen cars.”
EOCO has advised the public to discontinue any suspicious transaction and submit all available documents to its offices for background verification. According to Mr. Sam, this will not only protect buyers from fraud but also shield them from potential prosecution under Ghana’s laws on the possession of stolen property.
Source: Adomonline
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