City lawyer Andrew Obam has been charged with money laundering in connection with the alleged theft of over $56,500 (Shs 200 million) from retired Supreme Court Justice Prof. George Kanyeihamba.
Obam, an advocate and sole signatory to the bank account of Loi Advocates, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday.
He was arrested following a joint investigation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
Prosecutors allege that between October 2022 and September 2024, Obam conspired with Prof. Kanyeihamba’s personal driver, David Kaliisa, to access and transfer funds using stolen cheques. The money was reportedly funneled into the Loi Advocates’ account, which Obam controls exclusively.
The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded Obam until July 14, 2025, when he is expected to enter a plea.
In a statement, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit emphasized its commitment to tackling white-collar crime, particularly cases where trusted professionals exploit their positions for personal gain.
