Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has been fined GH¢ 2,000 for the publication of false news.

The Melisa hitmaker’s lawyer Jerry Avenogbor, told the Court that he was a first-time offender who was remorseful of the act.

Charles Nii Armah was arrested by the Police for faking reports that he has been shot by some unknown gunmen on Monday, October 18, 2021.

The police subsequently released a statement indicating that, its team went to Shatta’s house and a number of health facilities but could not find him.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against him in court.

Three others who appeared in court with him Kojo Owusu Koranteng, Shatta’s personal assistant, Eric Vanetor, a graphic designer and Iddrisu Yussif, a beautician, were charged for abetment of criminal publication of false news.

Prior to his arrest, Shatta Wale took to social media to apologize to his fans and other people who had been affected by what he described as a prank.

He said he took the phones of the team members and made the fake post.

Shatter Wale made reference to a prophecy that was made by the founder and leader of New Life Kingdom Chapel International, Stephen Akwasi, that he would be shot dead on 18 October 2021.

Subsequently, the Police arrested acclaimed Bishop Stephen Akwasi, popularly known as ‘Jesus Ahuofe’ who prophesied the murder of Shatta at the premises of Accra FM while preparing for an interview on the station’s mid-morning show.